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Ceduna - West Coast

225,136 km²

Spanning a vast 225,136 square kilometres of the far west coast, Ceduna - West Coast is a sparsely populated region of South Australia. It is a landscape where most residents rely on cars to get around, as few homes are within walking distance of essential services. The area is distinguished by a strong connection to traditional culture, with a First Nations population that is much more likely to speak a native language than those in the rest of the state.

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First Nations

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First Nations people here are noticeably older, with a typical age of 29, and 43.6% speak a First Nations language, which is far above the national figure. However, Year 12 completion is far below the state and national averages at 21.6%, and personal incomes are well below the national typical of $540.

822 First Nations people

29 yrs Median age Here 29 yrs SA 24 yrs Aus 24 yrs

21.6% Year 12 Here 21.6% SA 34.7% Aus 37.0%

12.3% Unemployment Here 12.3% SA 15.6% Aus 12.3%

$424 Median income Here $424 SA $487 Aus $540

$1,208 Household income Here $1,208 SA $1,282 Aus $1,507

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The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 2.3 that is far below the South Australian average. Access to basics is limited, as only 32.9% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries and just 12.8% are near public transport.

2.3 Walk score

2.5 Types ≤15 min