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Karratha

134 km²

A significant gap in First Nations outcomes marks the community of Karratha. The area is a regional hub in Western Australia where Aboriginal residents achieve much higher typical incomes and lower unemployment rates than the state and national figures. This creates a distinctive profile of a First Nations population that is both younger and more economically secure than those in most similar areas. It is a place where high educational attainment and strong cultural language links exist alongside these economic gains.

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First Nations residents here are younger and more prosperous than the national average, with typical incomes far above those in Western Australia. This economic strength is consistent with a low unemployment rate of 10.0% and a Year 12 completion rate of 38.0%, which is well above the state figure.

1,530 First Nations people

22 yrs Median age Here 22 yrs WA 24 yrs Aus 24 yrs

38.0% Year 12 Here 38.0% WA 32.5% Aus 37.0%

10.0% Unemployment Here 10.0% WA 15.9% Aus 12.3%

$910 Median income Here $910 WA $481 Aus $540

$2,491 Household income Here $2,491 WA $1,480 Aus $1,507

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Karratha is somewhat walkable, though far fewer homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services compared to the state average. While most residents live near a park or school, only 54.8% are within 10 minutes of public transport, which is far below the Western Australian figure.

4.0 Walk score

4.4 Types ≤15 min