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Preston

39 km²

Preston stands out among similar areas for its exceptionally high accessibility and strong First Nations community. This northern Melbourne suburb is a walker's paradise where almost every home is within a short stroll of shops, schools, and trains. It is a place of high amenity and accessibility, blending a convenient urban layout with a diverse population. The community is notably well-connected, with a landscape that makes daily errands easy to manage on foot.

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First Nations

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Preston has a larger First Nations population than about 82% of similar areas, with a typical age of 28 that is noticeably older than the national figure. This community is well-educated, with Year 12 completion at 49.7%, far above the Australian average of 37.0%.

1,088 First Nations people

28 yrs Median age Here 28 yrs Vic 24 yrs Aus 24 yrs

49.7% Year 12 Here 49.7% Vic 42.4% Aus 37.0%

9.4% Unemployment Here 9.4% Vic 9.6% Aus 12.3%

$666 Median income Here $666 Vic $619 Aus $540

$1,546 Household income Here $1,546 Vic $1,565 Aus $1,507

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Almost every home here is within a 10-minute walk of public transport and a 15-minute walk of a park, groceries, and health services. This creates a walkability score of 8.3, which is well above the Victorian average of 6.4.

8.3 Walk score

7.7 Types ≤15 min