Indigenous Region · Area profile

Melbourne

8,833 km²

More people identify as First Nations here than in about 90% of similar areas, making Melbourne a significant hub for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. The region is highly accessible and well connected, with a very walkable environment that puts most homes within a short stroll of parks and shops. It combines a strong Indigenous presence with a high level of urban amenity across its vast area.

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First Nations

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First Nations residents here fare better than the national average, with a much lower unemployment rate of 8.7% and a Year 12 completion rate of 49.7%, which is far above the Australian figure. Typical personal and household incomes for this group are also much higher than in most similar areas.

31,734 First Nations people

25 yrs Median age Here 25 yrs Vic 24 yrs Aus 24 yrs

49.7% Year 12 Here 49.7% Vic 42.4% Aus 37.0%

8.7% Unemployment Here 8.7% Vic 9.6% Aus 12.3%

$691 Median income Here $691 Vic $619 Aus $540

$1,802 Household income Here $1,802 Vic $1,565 Aus $1,507

Walkability

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The area is very walkable, with a score of 7.2 that is a little above the Victorian average. Most homes are well positioned, with 91.5% within a 10 minute walk of public transport and 97.7% within 15 minutes of a park.

7.2 Walk score

6.7 Types ≤15 min