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Derby - Mowanjum

22 km²

Recent years have seen a shifting population in Derby - Mowanjum, where a strong cultural identity remains central to the community. This area is distinctive for its deep connection to heritage, with many residents speaking First Nations languages. It is a mostly car-dependent place where the landscape is flat and accessible, though daily services are often far from where people live. The community blends a relaxed pace of life with a notable presence of First Nations people who are typically older than those in similar areas.

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First Nations

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There are 1,149 First Nations people here, and 26.7% speak a First Nations language, which is far above the national figure. While the typical First Nations resident is noticeably older than the national figure at 29, Year 12 completion is far below the Australian average at 27.0%.

1,149 First Nations people

29 yrs Median age Here 29 yrs WA 24 yrs Aus 24 yrs

27.0% Year 12 Here 27.0% WA 32.5% Aus 37.0%

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

$443 Median income Here $443 WA $481 Aus $540

$1,327 Household income Here $1,327 WA $1,480 Aus $1,507

Walkability

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The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. While 93.4% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, no homes are within 10 minutes of public transport, and access to schools and health services is well below the state average.

2.9 Walk score

3.8 Types ≤15 min