Indigenous Location · Area profile
Djarindjin - Lombadina
8 km²
Djarindjin - Lombadina has remained a small, culturally distinct community in the Broome region. It is a place where traditional ties are strong, with a very high proportion of people speaking First Nations languages. While the community faces significant economic challenges, it maintains a unique identity far removed from typical urban settings. The area is primarily car-dependent, though most homes are within walking distance of groceries.
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A large number of residents speak a First Nations language, at 42.2%, which is far above the national figure. However, the community faces steep hurdles, with an unemployment rate of 49.4% and typical personal incomes that are well below the Western Australian and national averages.
Most homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, but the area is otherwise car-dependent. A walkability score of 1.7 is far below the state average, as residents have no access to parks, health services, or public transport within a short walk.