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Broome - Surrounds

55,133 km²

Far fewer people have easy access to basic services here than in the rest of the state, marking Broome - Surrounds as a car-dependent region. It is a vast area where 1,379 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people live. The community is distinct for its strong cultural ties, with nearly 29% of First Nations people speaking a traditional language. This is much higher than the national figure.

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First Nations

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First Nations residents here are a little older than the national typical age of 24, but face significant hardship. Unemployment is far above the national rate at 27.3%, and typical personal incomes are well below the national figure.

1,379 First Nations people

26 yrs Median age Here 26 yrs WA 24 yrs Aus 24 yrs

30.3% Year 12 Here 30.3% WA 32.5% Aus 37.0%

27.3% Unemployment Here 27.3% WA 15.9% Aus 12.3%

$335 Median income Here $335 WA $481 Aus $540

$861 Household income Here $861 WA $1,480 Aus $1,507

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This is a car-dependent area with a walkability score of 1.1, which is far below the Western Australian average of 5.4. No homes are within a 10 minute walk of public transport or a 15 minute walk of health services.

1.1 Walk score

1.4 Types ≤15 min