Indigenous Location · Area profile
Greenough - Chapman Valley
5,490 km²
Fewer people identify as First Nations here than in most similar areas, which marks the character of Greenough - Chapman Valley. This vast rural region is almost entirely dependent on cars for daily travel, with very few residents living within walking distance of basic services. While it is a sparsely populated area, the small First Nations community is notably older and wealthier than the state and national averages.
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The 54 First Nations residents are far older and earn more than those in the state or nation, with a typical income of $1,937. This prosperity is reflected in a 0.0% unemployment rate, which is far below the national figure of 12.3%.
This is a car-dependent area with a walkability score of 0.1, far below the Western Australian average of 5.4. Almost no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services, and only 0.6% of homes are near public transport.