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Snowy - Monaro

20,464 km²

Spanning over 20,000 square kilometres of regional New South Wales, Snowy - Monaro is a vast and sparsely populated area. It is a landscape where the natural environment dominates and most people rely on cars to get around. The community is marked by a First Nations population that fares better than the national average in terms of income and employment. This creates a distinct regional profile where high-country geography meets a relatively prosperous indigenous community.

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First Nations

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There are 1,136 First Nations people here, and they see much better outcomes than the national average. Typical personal income is $818, which is well above the national figure of $540, while the unemployment rate of 6.0% is well below the Australian average of 12.3%.

1,136 First Nations people

25 yrs Median age Here 25 yrs NSW 23 yrs Aus 24 yrs

39.1% Year 12 Here 39.1% NSW 35.0% Aus 37.0%

6.0% Unemployment Here 6.0% NSW 9.8% Aus 12.3%

$818 Median income Here $818 NSW $600 Aus $540

$2,176 Household income Here $2,176 NSW $1,558 Aus $1,507

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The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 3.0, far below the state average of 6.2. Only 31.3% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, and just 29.3% are near health services, reflecting a landscape where essential amenities are spread far apart.

3.0 Walk score

3.1 Types ≤15 min