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Mugarinya (Yandeyarra)

15 km²

Daily life is quiet and sparse in Mugarinya (Yandeyarra), where a small number of residents live across a wide landscape. The area has a distinct cultural identity, with a very high proportion of people speaking a First Nations language. However, the community faces significant hardship, with typical incomes and school completion rates falling far below national and state figures.

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First Nations residents here are noticeably older than the national typical age of 24, and 37.7% speak a First Nations language. This is far above the national figure of 12.3%, though the typical personal income of $237 is far below the Australian average of $540.

53 First Nations people
30 yrs Median age Here 30 yrs WA 24 yrs Aus 24 yrs
21.6% Year 12 Here 21.6% WA 32.5% Aus 37.0%
$237 Median income Here $237 WA $481 Aus $540
$489 Household income Here $489 WA $1,480 Aus $1,507
37.7% Indigenous language Here 37.7% WA 16.0% Aus 12.3%

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The area has very low street connectivity with only one intersection per square kilometre. While 80% of walkable amenities are parks, there is no local access to groceries, health services, or food and drink.

1 Intersections/km² Here 1 WA 0

Nearby areas

Port Hedland - Surrounds South Hedland Port Hedland exc. Tjalka Brooda Tjalka Boorda Cheeditha - Mingullatharndo Roebourne Injudunna Marble Bar - Mirtunkarra (Goodabinya)

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vs Port Hedland - Surrounds vs South Hedland vs Port Hedland exc. Tjalka Brooda vs Tjalka Boorda vs Cheeditha - Mingullatharndo vs Roebourne vs Injudunna vs Marble Bar - Mirtunkarra (Goodabinya)