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Norfolk Island

39 km²

A significant gap exists between the First Nations community on Norfolk Island and the rest of the country, particularly in age and language. This small island population is older than typical First Nations groups, with a typical age of 51. Many residents here maintain a strong cultural connection, as more than half speak a First Nations language. It is a unique territory where the same small-scale lifestyle defines the community's character.

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First Nations

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First Nations people here are far older than the national typical age of 24. This community is also very distinctive for its language, with 52.2% speaking a First Nations language, which is far above the national figure of 12.3%.

23 First Nations people

51 yrs Median age Here 51 yrs OT 44 yrs Aus 24 yrs

$649 Median income Here $649 OT $450 Aus $540

$1,333 Household income Here $1,333 OT $1,156 Aus $1,507

52.2% Indigenous language Here 52.2% OT 12.1% Aus 12.3%

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The island is mostly car-dependent, and far fewer homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries compared to other territories. However, walking access to parks is far above the territory average, with 62.3% of homes near a park.

2.6 Walk score

2.8 Types ≤15 min