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Outer Derby - West Kimberley

69,456 km²

Sparsely populated landscapes define Outer Derby - West Kimberley, an area covering over 69,000 square kilometres. This is a remote region where residents rely almost entirely on cars for daily needs. It is home to 845 First Nations people, who form a distinct part of the local community. The area is marked by a vast scale and a total lack of urban connectivity, making it very different from the rest of the state.

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First Nations

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First Nations residents here are noticeably older than the national figure, with a typical age of 29. While 16.7% speak a First Nations language—well above the Australian average—income is far below the state and national figures, and only 20.3% finished Year 12. Notably, the unemployment rate of 8.3% is well below the national figure.

845 First Nations people

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

20.3% Year 12 Here 20.3% WA 32.5% Aus 37.0%

8.3% Unemployment Here 8.3% WA 15.9% Aus 12.3%

$286 Median income Here $286 WA $481 Aus $540

$805 Household income Here $805 WA $1,480 Aus $1,507

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The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.3 that is far below the Western Australian average. There is no public transport or health services within a 15-minute walk, and only 0.3% of homes are near groceries. This is further complicated by the terrain, as the average slope is well above the state figure.

0.3 Walk score

0.4 Types ≤15 min