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Rockingham

245 km²

Rockingham has grown into a significant hub for First Nations people, with a population of 3,579 that is larger than about 87% of similar areas. This community is notably young, with many residents having completed Year 12 at rates well above the state average. It is a sprawling area where most homes have easy access to parks and public transport, though walking to essential services like health clinics is much harder than in other parts of Western Australia.

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First Nations residents here are noticeably younger, with a typical age of 20, and their personal incomes are much higher than in most similar areas. While 40% have finished Year 12, which is well above the state figure, the unemployment rate is 15%, slightly above the national average.

3,579 First Nations people

20 yrs Median age Here 20 yrs WA 24 yrs Aus 24 yrs

40.0% Year 12 Here 40.0% WA 32.5% Aus 37.0%

15.0% Unemployment Here 15.0% WA 15.9% Aus 12.3%

$664 Median income Here $664 WA $481 Aus $540

$1,793 Household income Here $1,793 WA $1,480 Aus $1,507

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Most homes are within a short walk of public transport (91.4%) and parks (93.6%), but access to health services is far below the state average at 28.7%. Overall, the area is somewhat walkable, although only 51.4% of homes have a full range of amenities within a 15-minute walk.

5.1 Walk score

4.7 Types ≤15 min