Jameson vs Warakurna

Jameson and Warakurna are two remote areas in Western Australia. Jameson has a younger First Nations population, with a typical age of 23 compared to 30 in Warakurna. Income is well higher in Jameson, where typical First Nations household earnings are $1,125 compared to $706 in Warakurna. Jameson also has a higher rate of Year 12 completion at 23.8%, while Warakurna sits at 14.9%.

Both areas have tracked similarly since 2011, with their key characteristics remaining stable over time. They are alike in that a very high share of people speak a First Nations language, between 93.8% and 96.2%. While Warakurna is the larger of the two with 158 First Nations people, both areas sit far below the national figure for typical personal incomes.