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Wiluna

181,297 km²

An overwhelming 77.3% of First Nations people speak a traditional language in Wiluna, far above the national figure. This remote Western Australian town is a place of deep cultural roots where many residents maintain strong linguistic ties. Life here is largely car-dependent, though many homes are close to essential health and grocery services. It is a small community facing significant challenges with employment and income.

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First Nations

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The First Nations community is noticeably older than the national average, with a typical age of 29. Many face hardship, as the unemployment rate is 25.0% and typical household incomes are far below the state and national figures.

141 First Nations people

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

21.4% Year 12 Here 21.4% WA 32.5% Aus 37.0%

25.0% Unemployment Here 25.0% WA 15.9% Aus 12.3%

$247 Median income Here $247 WA $481 Aus $540

$700 Household income Here $700 WA $1,480 Aus $1,507

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Wiluna is mostly car-dependent, with no homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. However, it is more walkable than the state average when it comes to reaching health services and groceries.

3.0 Walk score

3.5 Types ≤15 min