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Kelmscott

15 km²

Far more homes are within a short walk of schools and shops here than in the rest of Western Australia, making Kelmscott a highly accessible suburb. This is a very walkable community where most residents can reach a park, school or grocery store within 15 minutes. While it has a strong infrastructure for pedestrians, it also faces a significant challenge with a First Nations unemployment rate that is well above the national figure.

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First Nations

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There are 392 First Nations people in the area, and 36% finished Year 12, which is well above the state figure. However, the unemployment rate for this group is 21.9%, which is much higher than in most similar areas and well above the national average.

392 First Nations people

26 yrs Median age Here 26 yrs WA 24 yrs Aus 24 yrs

36.0% Year 12 Here 36.0% WA 32.5% Aus 37.0%

21.9% Unemployment Here 21.9% WA 15.9% Aus 12.3%

$563 Median income Here $563 WA $481 Aus $540

$1,538 Household income Here $1,538 WA $1,480 Aus $1,507

Walkability

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Kelmscott is very walkable, with a score of 6.3 that is a little above the state average. A huge 91.6% of homes are within 10 minutes of public transport, and 67.7% can reach health services within 15 minutes, which is far above the Western Australian figure.

6.3 Walk score

6.2 Types ≤15 min