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Southern Grampians
6,761 km²
Spreading across 6,761 square kilometres of the Victorian countryside, Southern Grampians is a large rural region. It is a sparsely populated landscape where most residents live far from urban hubs. The area is marked by a low walkability score of 4.4, reflecting a setting where cars are necessary for daily life. This rural character means fewer people have easy access to shops, schools, and health services compared to the state average.
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There are 389 First Nations people in the area, with a typical age of 20, which is noticeably younger than the national figure. While unemployment is much lower here than in most similar areas, typical household income is well below the Victorian average at $1,105.
Walking to amenities is difficult here, as only 44% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, far below the state figure of 74%. This lack of access extends to health services and public transport, leaving the area's overall walkability well below the Victorian average.