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Narrogin - Wagin - Katanning

12,556 km²

Huge gaps in accessibility and services set Narrogin - Wagin - Katanning apart from the rest of the state. This vast regional area is largely car-dependent, with many homes lacking easy walking access to schools, parks, and groceries. It is a sparsely settled landscape where a small First Nations community faces significant challenges, including a high unemployment rate of 22%. The region's character is defined by its rural scale and the struggle to provide essential amenities within walking distance for its residents.

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First Nations

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There are 731 First Nations people in the area. This community faces tough economic conditions, with a typical household income of $1,024 and an unemployment rate that is well above the national figure.

731 First Nations people

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

26.6% Year 12 Here 26.6% WA 32.5% Aus 37.0%

22.0% Unemployment Here 22.0% WA 15.9% Aus 12.3%

$455 Median income Here $455 WA $481 Aus $540

$1,024 Household income Here $1,024 WA $1,480 Aus $1,507

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Most of the area is car-dependent, with a walkability score well below the state average. Only 23.1% of homes are within a 10 minute walk of public transport, and far fewer people can reach parks, schools, or groceries on foot compared to the Western Australian average.

3.4 Walk score

3.8 Types ≤15 min