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North Kimberley

98,678 km²

A small population of 229 First Nations people live in the vast landscape of North Kimberley. This remote community is distinct for its strong cultural ties, with a high proportion of people speaking a First Nations language. Life here is deeply shaped by the region's isolation, where a typical First Nations resident is 30 years old, which is noticeably older than the national figure. It is a sparsely populated area where most residents rely entirely on cars to get around.

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First Nations residents here are older and earn much lower typical incomes than most areas, with personal income well below the national figure. While only 20% finished Year 12, the unemployment rate is 9.1%, which is well below the national average. Cultural heritage remains strong, as 18.8% speak a First Nations language, a figure well above the Australian average.

229 First Nations people

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

20.0% Year 12 Here 20.0% WA 32.5% Aus 37.0%

9.1% Unemployment Here 9.1% WA 15.9% Aus 12.3%

$364 Median income Here $364 WA $481 Aus $540

$987 Household income Here $987 WA $1,480 Aus $1,507

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The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Very few homes are within a 15-minute walk of schools, groceries, or health services, and no homes are within 10 minutes of public transport. Most walkable amenities are parks, as other services are scarce across the landscape.

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0.7 Types ≤15 min