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Esperance - Ravensthorpe - Surrounds

55,624 km²

A car-dependent lifestyle defines the vast region of Esperance - Ravensthorpe - Surrounds, where the walkability score of 1.5 is far below the Western Australian figure. Spanning over 55,000 square kilometres, this is a sparsely populated landscape where most homes are far from basic services. The area is marked by a First Nations community that is noticeably older and more prosperous than typical groups in similar areas. This creates a distinctive rural profile where low population density meets surprisingly strong economic outcomes for Aboriginal residents.

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First Nations

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First Nations residents here are noticeably older, with a typical age of 31, and have a much lower unemployment rate of 3.9% compared to the national figure of 12.3%. This economic strength is clear in incomes, where the typical personal income of $725 is well above the Australian average.

168 First Nations people

31 yrs Median age Here 31 yrs WA 24 yrs Aus 24 yrs

33.6% Year 12 Here 33.6% WA 32.5% Aus 37.0%

3.9% Unemployment Here 3.9% WA 15.9% Aus 12.3%

$725 Median income Here $725 WA $481 Aus $540

$1,781 Household income Here $1,781 WA $1,480 Aus $1,507

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Most homes are far from essential services, with only 17.3% within a 15-minute walk of groceries, far below the state average of 61.5%. With a walkability score of 1.5 and no street intersections per square kilometre, the area is heavily reliant on cars.

1.5 Walk score

1.8 Types ≤15 min