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Meekathara - Karalundi

100,189 km²

Fewer people live here than in about 83% of similar areas, making Meekathara - Karalundi a sparsely populated region of Western Australia. It is a remote community where traditional languages remain strong and daily life is largely dependent on cars. While some essential services are accessible on foot, many residents face significant challenges with employment and education compared to the rest of the country.

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First Nations

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First Nations residents are slightly older than the national typical age of 24. However, the community faces steep hurdles, with an unemployment rate of 24.7% and Year 12 completion at 20.3%, both far below national figures. This is alongside a strong cultural presence, as 17.8% of people speak a First Nations language, which is well above the Australian average.

449 First Nations people

25 yrs Median age Here 25 yrs WA 24 yrs Aus 24 yrs

20.3% Year 12 Here 20.3% WA 32.5% Aus 37.0%

24.7% Unemployment Here 24.7% WA 15.9% Aus 12.3%

$379 Median income Here $379 WA $481 Aus $540

$1,010 Household income Here $1,010 WA $1,480 Aus $1,507

Walkability

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Most of the area is car-dependent, with a walkability score of 3.2 that is far below the state average. While 77% of homes are within 15 minutes of groceries—far above the state figure—access to public transport is much lower, with only 37.6% of dwellings within a 10 minute walk.

3.2 Walk score

3.9 Types ≤15 min