Indigenous Region · Area profile

South-Eastern NSW

54,783 km²

Spanning over 54,000 square kilometres of regional landscape, South-Eastern NSW is a vast and sparsely populated area. It is a place where car travel is essential for daily life, as most homes are far from basic services. The region is home to 17,504 First Nations people, a population that is larger than in about 76% of similar areas. Overall, it is a sprawling community where the natural environment dominates the built landscape.

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First Nations

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First Nations residents here are generally younger and earn more than those in most similar areas, with a typical personal income of $584. Employment outcomes are strong, as the 9.0% unemployment rate is much lower than in most other areas and well below the national figure of 12.3%.

17,504 First Nations people

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

33.0% Year 12 Here 33.0% NSW 35.0% Aus 37.0%

9.0% Unemployment Here 9.0% NSW 9.8% Aus 12.3%

$584 Median income Here $584 NSW $600 Aus $540

$1,501 Household income Here $1,501 NSW $1,558 Aus $1,507

Walkability

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The region is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 3.9 which is well below the state average of 6.2. Access to essentials is limited, as only 41.0% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries and just 32.7% are near health services.

3.9 Walk score

3.9 Types ≤15 min