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Esperance

37 km²

Far fewer homes have easy access to health services here than in the rest of the state, marking Esperance as a regional hub with specific service gaps. It is a coastal town where most residents live within a short walk of public transport and parks. While the town is generally walkable, some daily necessities remain out of reach for many. This creates a community that relies on a mix of local foot travel and vehicle trips to get around.

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First Nations

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First Nations residents in Esperance are noticeably younger than those in the state or nation, with a typical age of just 20. Many face economic hurdles, as unemployment is a little above the national figure and typical personal incomes are lower than in most similar areas.

516 First Nations people

20 yrs Median age Here 20 yrs WA 24 yrs Aus 24 yrs

32.0% Year 12 Here 32.0% WA 32.5% Aus 37.0%

13.7% Unemployment Here 13.7% WA 15.9% Aus 12.3%

$458 Median income Here $458 WA $481 Aus $540

$1,269 Household income Here $1,269 WA $1,480 Aus $1,507

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Most homes are well-placed for public transport, but only 26.7% are within a 15-minute walk of health services, which is far below the state average. The overall walkability score is 4.9, slightly lower than the Western Australian figure of 5.4.

4.9 Walk score

4.8 Types ≤15 min