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Argyle - Warmun

19,029 km²

A stark contrast to the rest of the state exists in Argyle - Warmun, where local life is shaped by deep cultural ties and significant economic hardship. This remote community is defined by a strong First Nations presence, with a huge proportion of people speaking traditional languages. However, it faces severe challenges, including very high unemployment and low income levels. The area is sparsely populated across a vast landscape, making it almost entirely dependent on cars for daily needs.

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First Nations

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Culture remains strong here, with 61.7% of First Nations people speaking a traditional language, which is far above the national figure. However, economic gaps are wide: typical personal incomes are far below the Australian average, and the unemployment rate of 27.1% is far above the national figure.

582 First Nations people

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

17.6% Year 12 Here 17.6% WA 32.5% Aus 37.0%

27.1% Unemployment Here 27.1% WA 15.9% Aus 12.3%

$309 Median income Here $309 WA $481 Aus $540

$1,018 Household income Here $1,018 WA $1,480 Aus $1,507

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The area is heavily car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. No homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport or health services, and the typical resident has far fewer amenities within a 15-minute walk than those in other Western Australian towns.

0.6 Walk score

0.7 Types ≤15 min