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Wanneroo - North-East

562 km²

A much larger First Nations population than most similar areas marks Wanneroo - North-East as a distinct part of Greater Perth. It is a sprawling region where people have great access to nature and transit, though basic services are harder to reach on foot. The community is notable for a young and well-educated First Nations population, though this group faces a higher unemployment rate than the national figure.

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The First Nations community here is notably young, with a typical age of 21. While Year 12 completion is well above the state figure at 39.8%, unemployment is much higher than most areas at 17.8%. Typical household incomes for this group are a little above the national figure.

2,061 First Nations people

21 yrs Median age Here 21 yrs WA 24 yrs Aus 24 yrs

39.8% Year 12 Here 39.8% WA 32.5% Aus 37.0%

17.8% Unemployment Here 17.8% WA 15.9% Aus 12.3%

$545 Median income Here $545 WA $481 Aus $540

$1,722 Household income Here $1,722 WA $1,480 Aus $1,507

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Most homes are well placed for public transport and parks, but far fewer can reach health services or groceries on foot compared to the state average. This contributes to a walkability score of 4.7, which is a little below the Western Australian figure.

4.7 Walk score

4.4 Types ≤15 min