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South-West

13,724 km²

A young First Nations population helps shape the character of South-West. This vast region of Western Australia is mostly car-dependent, with very few residents living within easy walking distance of shops or transport. While the area is sparsely populated across its huge landscape, it supports 1,849 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. These residents are generally younger and earn slightly more than those in similar areas across the state.

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First Nations people in South-West are a little younger than the national figure, with a typical age of 22. Household incomes for this group are higher than most similar areas and sit a little above the Western Australian average at $1,622.

1,849 First Nations people

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

32.4% Year 12 Here 32.4% WA 32.5% Aus 37.0%

12.9% Unemployment Here 12.9% WA 15.9% Aus 12.3%

$560 Median income Here $560 WA $481 Aus $540

$1,622 Household income Here $1,622 WA $1,480 Aus $1,507

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The region is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Only 33.2% of homes have a 15-minute-city walkshed, and access to health services, groceries and public transport is much lower than across Western Australia.

3.0 Walk score

3.1 Types ≤15 min