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Whittlesea

490 km²

A much higher rate of First Nations school completion than the national average helps define the community in Whittlesea. This large rural area in Victoria supports a significant Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population. While the landscape is sprawling, many homes are situated close to public transport and parks. It is a place where local outcomes for First Nations people, particularly in education and income, stand out strongly against state and national figures.

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Whittlesea has one of the largest First Nations populations at this level, with a typical age of 22. These residents are more likely to finish Year 12 than those in most other areas, and their personal income of $722 is well above the national figure.

2,270 First Nations people

22 yrs Median age Here 22 yrs Vic 24 yrs Aus 24 yrs

46.0% Year 12 Here 46.0% Vic 42.4% Aus 37.0%

8.4% Unemployment Here 8.4% Vic 9.6% Aus 12.3%

$722 Median income Here $722 Vic $619 Aus $540

$1,844 Household income Here $1,844 Vic $1,565 Aus $1,507

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Most homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, though far fewer have easy access to health services compared to the Victorian average. Overall walkability is slightly below the state figure, with only 65.1% of homes within a short walk of groceries.

5.7 Walk score

5.4 Types ≤15 min