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Jervis Bay

67 km²

Far fewer people live here than in most similar areas, making Jervis Bay a sparsely populated region. It is a quiet part of the territory where car travel is essential for daily life. The area is largely non-residential, with very few homes and limited local services. This creates a landscape where most residents rely on vehicles rather than walking to get around.

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First Nations residents here are far older than the national figure, with a typical age of 42. While unemployment is well below the national rate at 7.9%, typical personal income is $434, which is a little below the national figure of $540.

186 First Nations people

42 yrs Median age Here 42 yrs OT 44 yrs Aus 24 yrs

21.4% Year 12 Here 21.4% OT 27.5% Aus 37.0%

7.9% Unemployment Here 7.9% OT 13.2% Aus 12.3%

$434 Median income Here $434 OT $450 Aus $540

$1,020 Household income Here $1,020 OT $1,156 Aus $1,507

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The area is heavily car-dependent, with no homes within a 15-minute walk of health services. While 23.2% of homes are within a short walk of a school, this is far below the 58.2% of homes across the territory that can walk to groceries.

0.9 Walk score

0.9 Types ≤15 min