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Mimili and Mimili Homelands

6,303 km²

A strong connection to traditional language defines the people of Mimili and Mimili Homelands. This remote South Australian community is largely First Nations, where nearly 94% of people speak a traditional language. While the typical First Nations resident is slightly older than the national figure at 26, the area faces significant challenges with high unemployment and low typical incomes. It is a sparse settlement where daily life centres around a few key local services.

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First Nations

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First Nations residents here earn a typical personal income of $333, which is far below the national figure of $540. This is consistent with a very high unemployment rate of 36.8%, which is far above the Australian average of 12.3%. Only 14.5% have finished Year 12, far below the national figure of 37.0%.

239 First Nations people

26 yrs Median age Here 26 yrs SA 24 yrs Aus 24 yrs

14.5% Year 12 Here 14.5% SA 34.7% Aus 37.0%

36.8% Unemployment Here 36.8% SA 15.6% Aus 12.3%

$333 Median income Here $333 SA $487 Aus $540

$1,097 Household income Here $1,097 SA $1,282 Aus $1,507

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The area is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score far below the state average. While almost all homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school and groceries, no homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport or a 15-minute walk of a park or health service.

2.6 Walk score

3.6 Types ≤15 min