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Beagle Bay

11 km²

A strong First Nations presence defines the community of Beagle Bay. This remote area is mostly car-dependent, though many residents can walk to local shops and school. Life here is shaped by a distinct cultural identity, though the population faces significant challenges with employment and income compared to the rest of the state.

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First Nations

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First Nations residents are noticeably older than those in most similar areas, with a typical age of 29. However, they face hardship, with an unemployment rate of 22.9% and a typical household income of $1,011, which is well below the Western Australian figure.

287 First Nations people

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

21.4% Year 12 Here 21.4% WA 32.5% Aus 37.0%

22.9% Unemployment Here 22.9% WA 15.9% Aus 12.3%

$372 Median income Here $372 WA $481 Aus $540

$1,011 Household income Here $1,011 WA $1,480 Aus $1,507

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The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 2.2 and no homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. While 71.4% of homes are within 15 minutes of groceries and school, there is no access to health services or parks within a 15-minute walk.

2.2 Walk score

2.1 Types ≤15 min