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Warburton

22 km²

Daily life in Warburton is shaped by a deep connection to culture and land. This remote community has 431 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents. It is a place where traditional language remains strong and the population is generally young. While many face significant challenges with employment and schooling, the area maintains a distinct cultural identity in the heart of Western Australia.

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First Nations

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Language is a standout feature here, with 95.6% of First Nations people speaking a traditional language, far above the national figure of 12.3%. However, unemployment is among the highest for similar areas at 52.8%, and only 12.1% of First Nations residents finished Year 12, which is far below the Australian average of 37%.

431 First Nations people
26 yrs Median age Here 26 yrs WA 24 yrs Aus 24 yrs
12.1% Year 12 Here 12.1% WA 32.5% Aus 37.0%
52.8% Unemployment Here 52.8% WA 15.9% Aus 12.3%
$386 Median income Here $386 WA $481 Aus $540
$1,350 Household income Here $1,350 WA $1,480 Aus $1,507

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The area has very low street connectivity with only one intersection per square kilometre. Access to walkable amenities is limited, with only 33.3% of grocery services and 16.7% of health and park services available within walking distance.

1 Intersections/km² Here 1 WA 0

Nearby areas

Laverton - Ngaanyatjarraku Walungurru and Outstations Mutitjulu - Uluru - Imanpa Wiluna Menzies - Leonora Anangu Pitjantjatjara Kaltukatjara and Outstations Haasts Bluff - Mount Liebig (Watiyawanu)

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vs Laverton - Ngaanyatjarraku vs Walungurru and Outstations vs Mutitjulu - Uluru - Imanpa vs Wiluna vs Menzies - Leonora vs Anangu Pitjantjatjara vs Kaltukatjara and Outstations vs Haasts Bluff - Mount Liebig (Watiyawanu)