Indigenous Location · Area profile
Wellington
10,045 km²
A larger First Nations population than most similar areas defines Wellington (Vic.). This expansive region is mostly car-dependent, with very few homes within walking distance of schools or health services. While the typical First Nations resident is 25 and earns a personal income of $570, the area faces challenges with a high unemployment rate of 13.9%. It is a sprawling landscape where most people rely on vehicles to get around.
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First Nations people in Wellington have a typical personal income of $570, which is higher than most similar areas. However, they face a far lower Year 12 completion rate of 30.6% compared to the national figure, and the unemployment rate of 13.9% is well above the state average.
The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 3.5 that is far below the Victorian average. Only 39.1% of homes have a 15-minute-city walkshed, and access to schools, health services, and public transport is far below state levels.