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Northam

27 km²

Atypical income levels define the regional hub of Northam, where many residents earn well below the national figure. This town in Western Australia serves as a central point for the surrounding area but faces significant gaps in wealth and education. It is a place where a young population and a heavy reliance on cars shape daily life. The community is marked by a stark divide in living standards, particularly for its First Nations residents.

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First Nations

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First Nations people in Northam are noticeably younger than the national figure, with a typical age of just 20. This younger group faces steep challenges, with a 20.5% unemployment rate and a Year 12 completion rate of 21.1%, which is far below the national figure of 37%.

557 First Nations people

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

21.1% Year 12 Here 21.1% WA 32.5% Aus 37.0%

20.5% Unemployment Here 20.5% WA 15.9% Aus 12.3%

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

$1,098 Household income Here $1,098 WA $1,480 Aus $1,507

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Most of Northam is car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Only 13.4% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport, and access to health services is much lower than the state average at 18%.

3.3 Walk score

3.7 Types ≤15 min