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Wakefield - Clare and Gilbert Valleys

5,328 km²

Huge gaps in accessibility separate Wakefield - Clare and Gilbert Valleys from the rest of the state. This sprawling region is mostly car-dependent, with very few homes located within walking distance of basic services. It is a rural landscape where the typical experience is far removed from the urban patterns seen across South Australia. The community is spread across a vast area, making it a place where a car is essential for daily life.

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First Nations

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The First Nations community here is notably young, with a typical age of 21. While Year 12 completion is well below the national figure at 29.5%, the unemployment rate of 9.8% is a little below the Australian average.

393 First Nations people

21 yrs Median age Here 21 yrs SA 24 yrs Aus 24 yrs

29.5% Year 12 Here 29.5% SA 34.7% Aus 37.0%

9.8% Unemployment Here 9.8% SA 15.6% Aus 12.3%

$497 Median income Here $497 SA $487 Aus $540

$1,184 Household income Here $1,184 SA $1,282 Aus $1,507

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Walking is difficult for most residents, as the area's walkability score is far below the state average. Only 22.4% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, and just 18% are near health services, leaving the region mostly car-dependent.

2.3 Walk score

2.5 Types ≤15 min