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Flinders Ranges

25,207 km²

Spanning over 25,000 square kilometres of rugged landscape, Flinders Ranges is a vast and sparsely populated region of South Australia. It is a place where nature dominates, and human settlement is scattered across a wide area. The community is marked by a significant First Nations presence and a lifestyle that is almost entirely dependent on cars. With very few urban hubs, the area remains an open, rural expanse.

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First Nations

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There are 1,323 First Nations people here, which is more than 87% of similar areas. This population is noticeably younger than the national figure, with a typical age of 21, though they face challenges with unemployment at 16.8% and typical household incomes that are well below the state and national levels.

1,323 First Nations people

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

27.4% Year 12 Here 27.4% SA 34.7% Aus 37.0%

16.8% Unemployment Here 16.8% SA 15.6% Aus 12.3%

$435 Median income Here $435 SA $487 Aus $540

$941 Household income Here $941 SA $1,282 Aus $1,507

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The region is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 3.0 that is far below the state average. Most homes are far from essential services; for example, only 31.1% are within a 15-minute walk of groceries and just 26.2% can walk to health services.

3.0 Walk score

3.1 Types ≤15 min