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Sydney - Wollongong

11,499 km²

A massive region of over 11,000 square kilometres, Sydney - Wollongong serves as a primary hub for New South Wales. It is a highly accessible area where the vast majority of residents live within a short walk of essential services. The community is shaped by a large First Nations population that sees better-than-average outcomes in education and employment. This combination of urban connectivity and strong social indicators makes it a distinctive corridor between two major cities.

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First Nations

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The area has one of the largest First Nations populations at this level, with a typical age of 24. Residents here see strong results, with a Year 12 completion rate of 42.4% and an unemployment rate of 8.1%, which is well below the national figure of 12.3%.

85,184 First Nations people

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

42.4% Year 12 Here 42.4% NSW 35.0% Aus 37.0%

8.1% Unemployment Here 8.1% NSW 9.8% Aus 12.3%

$676 Median income Here $676 NSW $600 Aus $540

$1,798 Household income Here $1,798 NSW $1,558 Aus $1,507

Walkability

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This is a very walkable region with a score of 7.3, sitting a little above the state average. Access to services is far above the state level, with 96.1% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport and 89.3% within 15 minutes of a school.

7.3 Walk score

6.7 Types ≤15 min