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Sutherland Shire - West

101 km²

A larger-than-average First Nations population sets Sutherland Shire - West apart from most similar areas. This region is a highly accessible part of Greater Sydney where nearly every home is within a short walk of public transport and parks. It is a place where the Indigenous community is notably well-educated and earns significantly more than the national figure. Overall, it combines a very walkable urban layout with strong social outcomes for its First Nations residents.

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First Nations people here are among the highest earning in the country, with a typical personal income of $808 and an unemployment rate of 5.3%, which is well below the national figure of 12.3%. This success is mirrored in education, as 54.4% have finished Year 12, far above the 37.0% national average.

1,609 First Nations people

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

54.4% Year 12 Here 54.4% NSW 35.0% Aus 37.0%

5.3% Unemployment Here 5.3% NSW 9.8% Aus 12.3%

$808 Median income Here $808 NSW $600 Aus $540

$2,577 Household income Here $2,577 NSW $1,558 Aus $1,507

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The area is very walkable, with 97.8% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport and 97.7% near a park. Most residents can reach groceries and schools within 15 minutes, putting the region well above the New South Wales average for general convenience.

6.7 Walk score

6.3 Types ≤15 min