Indigenous Location · Area profile
Paraburdoo
3 km²
A small population of 114 First Nations people lives in Paraburdoo. This community stands out for its high employment and income levels compared to other similar areas. Most residents live in a compact layout where daily needs are easily accessible on foot. It is a well-serviced town in the Ashburton region that provides a high standard of living for its First Nations residents.
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First Nations residents here earn far more than the national figure, with typical personal income at $1,604. This financial strength is reflected in a very low unemployment rate of 4.9%, which is well below the Australian average of 12.3%.
Most homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park (99.3%) and health services (91.7%), far above state figures. While the town is generally walkable, there is no public transport within a 10-minute walk of any home.