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Rockingham - South-West

156 km²

A high number of First Nations residents, totaling 1,432, live in Rockingham - South-West. This community stands out for its young and relatively prosperous Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population compared to other similar areas. While the region has good access to parks and transport, many homes are far from essential services. It is a spacious part of the Greater Perth region where the landscape is generally flat.

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The First Nations community here is notably young, with a typical age of 18. This group also sees strong outcomes, with a Year 12 completion rate of 45.9% and a typical personal income of $848, both of which are far above state and national figures.

1,432 First Nations people

18 yrs Median age Here 18 yrs WA 24 yrs Aus 24 yrs

45.9% Year 12 Here 45.9% WA 32.5% Aus 37.0%

10.5% Unemployment Here 10.5% WA 15.9% Aus 12.3%

$848 Median income Here $848 WA $481 Aus $540

$2,216 Household income Here $2,216 WA $1,480 Aus $1,507

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Most homes are within a short walk of public transport and parks, but only 39.6% are near groceries. This contributes to a walkability score of 4.4, which is a little below the Western Australia figure of 5.4.

4.4 Walk score

4.0 Types ≤15 min