Indigenous Region · Area profile

North-Western NSW

285,887 km²

A vast difference in access to services separates North-Western NSW from the rest of the state. This enormous region is sparsely populated and primarily non-residential, covering over 285,000 square kilometres. While some homes are within walking distance of basic shops, many lack easy access to parks, schools and public transport. Life here is defined by these wide gaps in infrastructure compared to the state and national figures.

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📍 North-Western NSW, Indigenous Region

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First Nations

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The First Nations community here is older than the national typical age of 24, but faces significant hardship. Household incomes are well below the state figure, and Year 12 completion at 22.7% is far below the national average of 37%.

6,838 First Nations people

27 yrs Median age Here 27 yrs NSW 23 yrs Aus 24 yrs

22.7% Year 12 Here 22.7% NSW 35.0% Aus 37.0%

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

$494 Median income Here $494 NSW $600 Aus $540

$1,137 Household income Here $1,137 NSW $1,558 Aus $1,507

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Walkability is a little below the state average, with a score of 5.1. While most homes are near groceries, access to public transport is far below the state figure, with only 56.9% of homes within a 10-minute walk.

5.1 Walk score

5.4 Types ≤15 min