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Menzies - Leonora

156,030 km²

Among the smallest areas at this level for its First Nations population, Menzies - Leonora is a remote community in Western Australia. It is a place where a high proportion of First Nations people speak a traditional language, though many face significant challenges with employment and schooling. Life here is heavily reliant on cars, as the area has very few walkable services compared to the rest of the state.

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First Nations residents are noticeably older than the national figure, with a typical age of 30. While 45.3% speak a First Nations language—far above the national average—many face hardship, with an unemployment rate of 20.0% and a typical household income of $1,156, which is well below the state and national figures.

267 First Nations people

30 yrs Median age Here 30 yrs WA 24 yrs Aus 24 yrs

21.3% Year 12 Here 21.3% WA 32.5% Aus 37.0%

20.0% Unemployment Here 20.0% WA 15.9% Aus 12.3%

$387 Median income Here $387 WA $481 Aus $540

$1,156 Household income Here $1,156 WA $1,480 Aus $1,507

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This is a car-dependent area with a walkability score of 1.5, far below the Western Australian average of 5.4. Most homes lack easy access to services, with 0.0% within a 10-minute walk of public transport and only 11.9% near health services.

1.5 Walk score

1.7 Types ≤15 min