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Marble Bar - Mirtunkarra (Goodabinya)

3 km²

A First Nations unemployment rate of 51.7% marks the challenging social landscape of Marble Bar - Mirtunkarra (Goodabinya). This small community in the East Pilbara is sparsely populated and faces significant economic hardship. While it is a place where many people still speak a First Nations language, typical incomes for these residents are far below the national figure. The area is largely car-dependent, with almost no access to health services or groceries within walking distance.

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First Nations residents here are noticeably older, with a typical age of 31, and are more likely to speak a traditional language than most Australians. However, they face severe disadvantage, with unemployment among the highest for similar areas and typical personal incomes far below the state and national figures.

93 First Nations people

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

17.2% Year 12 Here 17.2% WA 32.5% Aus 37.0%

51.7% Unemployment Here 51.7% WA 15.9% Aus 12.3%

$277 Median income Here $277 WA $481 Aus $540

$749 Household income Here $749 WA $1,480 Aus $1,507

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The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. While almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of a school or park, no one can walk to groceries or health services.

2.4 Walk score

2.9 Types ≤15 min