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Hornsby - Ku-ring-gai

552 km²

Far more homes here are within a short walk of essential services than the state average, making Hornsby - Ku-ring-gai a highly accessible place to live. The area is marked by exceptional walkability and strong outcomes for its First Nations community. It is a well-resourced region where most residents can reach parks, shops, and transport on foot. This high level of amenity is matched by a First Nations population that sees much higher school completion rates and lower unemployment than the national figures.

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First Nations

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First Nations residents here are noticeably older and earn far more than the national typical, with a typical personal income of $794. This group also sees much better outcomes than most areas, with a 63.1% Year 12 completion rate and an unemployment rate of 5.8%, which is well below the national 12.3%.

1,241 First Nations people

27 yrs Median age Here 27 yrs NSW 23 yrs Aus 24 yrs

63.1% Year 12 Here 63.1% NSW 35.0% Aus 37.0%

5.8% Unemployment Here 5.8% NSW 9.8% Aus 12.3%

$794 Median income Here $794 NSW $600 Aus $540

$2,464 Household income Here $2,464 NSW $1,558 Aus $1,507

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This is a very walkable area, with 95.1% of homes within 10 minutes of public transport and 78.6% within 15 minutes of groceries. These figures are far above the New South Wales averages, providing residents with easy access to health services and schools despite a terrain slope that is a little steeper than the state average.

6.9 Walk score

6.6 Types ≤15 min