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Irwin - Morawa
25,834 km²
Daily life in Irwin - Morawa is heavily reliant on cars, as few homes are within easy walking distance of shops or services. This vast rural area of Western Australia is a quiet region where a small population is spread across a huge landscape. While it maintains a steady character, it is far less walkable than the state average. The community is modest in size and focuses on the essential services that support its rural lifestyle.
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There are 361 First Nations people in the area, who are noticeably older than those in other regions with a typical age of 28. Unemployment is well above the national figure at 16.7%, and only 3.0% speak a First Nations language, which is far below the state average.
The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 3.3 that is far below the Western Australian average. Access to essentials is limited; for example, only 31.4% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, and just 30.1% are near health services.