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St Helens Park
5 km²
Higher than typical incomes for First Nations people mark the community of St Helens Park. This New South Wales suburb is a well-connected area where most homes are within a short walk of schools, parks and public transport. While it lacks local health services, it provides a supportive environment for its young First Nations population. It is a residential pocket of Greater Sydney that balances great transit access with a lack of diverse local shops.
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The First Nations community here is noticeably young, with a typical age of 17. This group is doing well financially compared to most similar areas, with a typical household income of $1,786 and an unemployment rate of 8.1%, which is well below the national figure of 12.3%.
Almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of a school, park or transport, though the area is far below the state average for health service access. Overall, it is considered somewhat walkable, though 62% of homes can reach groceries on foot, which is well below the New South Wales figure.