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Perth - Central

22 km²

A far greater proportion of residents live within easy walking distance of essential services here than in other parts of Western Australia, making Perth - Central a highly accessible urban hub. It is a place where almost every home is close to a park, school or health clinic. This ease of movement defines the area's character, creating a concentrated environment where the need for a car is minimal for daily life.

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First Nations

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First Nations residents here are noticeably older than the national figure, with a typical age of 30. They also see much higher outcomes in education and pay, with 60.3% finishing Year 12 and typical personal incomes far above the state and national averages.

558 First Nations people

30 yrs Median age Here 30 yrs WA 24 yrs Aus 24 yrs

60.3% Year 12 Here 60.3% WA 32.5% Aus 37.0%

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

$911 Median income Here $911 WA $481 Aus $540

$1,916 Household income Here $1,916 WA $1,480 Aus $1,507

Walkability

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Described as a walker's paradise, this area has a walkability score of 8.9, far above the state figure of 5.4. Every single home is within a 10-minute walk of public transport and a 15-minute walk of a park, while 98.4% are close to health services.

8.9 Walk score

7.9 Types ≤15 min