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Broome - North

236 km²

Spreading across 235.6 square kilometres of northern landscape, Broome - North is a wide and mostly car-dependent area. The community is marked by a strong First Nations presence, with 742 people identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. This group sees significantly higher income and education levels than the state and national figures. While many homes are near parks, the vast setting means most residents rely on cars to reach essential services and shops.

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First Nations residents here fare well, with a typical personal income of $979 and a 9.2% unemployment rate, both far better than the national figures. Education is also a highlight, as 49% finished Year 12, which is far above the Australian average of 37%.

742 First Nations people

25 yrs Median age Here 25 yrs WA 24 yrs Aus 24 yrs

49.0% Year 12 Here 49.0% WA 32.5% Aus 37.0%

9.2% Unemployment Here 9.2% WA 15.9% Aus 12.3%

$979 Median income Here $979 WA $481 Aus $540

$2,006 Household income Here $2,006 WA $1,480 Aus $1,507

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The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 2.6, far below the state figure of 5.4. While 86.8% of homes are near a park, no homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport, and only 14.5% can walk to health services.

2.6 Walk score

2.8 Types ≤15 min