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Kalumburu

4 km²

Since 2011, the community of Kalumburu has remained a small and remote settlement in the Kimberley region. It is a place where First Nations culture is strongly present, with a young population and a significant number of people speaking traditional languages. Life here is largely car-dependent, though the town is laid out so that almost every home is within a short walk of the local school and park.

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First Nations

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First Nations residents are younger than the national figure, with a typical age of 23. However, the community faces significant hardship, as unemployment is far above the national rate at 32.7%, and typical personal incomes are far below the Australian figure of $540.

343 First Nations people

23 yrs Median age Here 23 yrs WA 24 yrs Aus 24 yrs

15.1% Year 12 Here 15.1% WA 32.5% Aus 37.0%

32.7% Unemployment Here 32.7% WA 15.9% Aus 12.3%

$296 Median income Here $296 WA $481 Aus $540

$918 Household income Here $918 WA $1,480 Aus $1,507

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Most homes are within a short walk of a school or park, but the area is otherwise very car-dependent. There are no homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or public transport, leaving the walkability score far below the state average.

0.8 Walk score

1.8 Types ≤15 min