Indigenous Region · Area profile

North-Eastern NSW

110,612 km²

A larger-than-average First Nations population defines North-Eastern NSW, which spans a vast area of over 110,000 square kilometres. The region is mostly car-dependent, with many residents living far from essential services and public transport. While the area is sparsely populated across its wide landscape, it is home to a notably young First Nations community. This blend of a large Indigenous population and a rural, car-reliant setting creates a distinctive regional character.

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First Nations

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The First Nations community here is larger than in about 79% of similar areas and is notably young, with a typical age of just 22. While the typical personal income of $538 is higher than in most similar areas, Year 12 completion at 28.3% is well below the national figure of 37%.

24,949 First Nations people

22 yrs Median age Here 22 yrs NSW 23 yrs Aus 24 yrs

28.3% Year 12 Here 28.3% NSW 35.0% Aus 37.0%

12.7% Unemployment Here 12.7% NSW 9.8% Aus 12.3%

$538 Median income Here $538 NSW $600 Aus $540

$1,329 Household income Here $1,329 NSW $1,558 Aus $1,507

Walkability

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Most of the region is heavily reliant on cars, with a walkability score of 3.9 that is well below the New South Wales figure of 6.2. Access to essentials is limited, as only 41.2% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, far below the state average of 67.7%.

3.9 Walk score

4.0 Types ≤15 min