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Central West Coast

26,144 km²

A steady population has remained the hallmark of Central West Coast over the last decade. This vast region of Western Australia is sparsely populated, with a small number of residents living across a massive area. Life here is heavily reliant on cars due to the wide distances between homes and essential services. It is a rural landscape where the typical lifestyle is far removed from the urban centres of the state.

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First Nations

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The 337 First Nations residents here are noticeably older than those in other areas, with a typical age of 29. However, they face significant challenges, with an unemployment rate of 22.0% and Year 12 completion at 23.1%, both of which are well below state and national figures.

337 First Nations people

29 yrs Median age Here 29 yrs WA 24 yrs Aus 24 yrs

23.1% Year 12 Here 23.1% WA 32.5% Aus 37.0%

22.0% Unemployment Here 22.0% WA 15.9% Aus 12.3%

$426 Median income Here $426 WA $481 Aus $540

$1,205 Household income Here $1,205 WA $1,480 Aus $1,507

Walkability

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Most of the region is car-dependent, with a walkability score of 2.6 that is far below the state average. Only 23.3% of homes are within 10 minutes of public transport, and access to schools, health services, and groceries is much lower than in the rest of Western Australia.

2.6 Walk score

2.9 Types ≤15 min