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Harvey and Surrounds

1,728 km²

A large rural landscape defines Harvey and Surrounds, where most people rely on cars to get around. This sprawling area is home to 815 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, a population that is noticeably younger than the national average. While the region is mostly car-dependent, it maintains a unique mix of rural space and scattered residential pockets across Western Australia.

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First Nations

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The First Nations community here is very young, with a typical age of just 21. Typical household incomes for these residents are $1,756, which is a little above the figures for both Western Australia and Australia.

815 First Nations people

21 yrs Median age Here 21 yrs WA 24 yrs Aus 24 yrs

30.8% Year 12 Here 30.8% WA 32.5% Aus 37.0%

13.6% Unemployment Here 13.6% WA 15.9% Aus 12.3%

$555 Median income Here $555 WA $481 Aus $540

$1,756 Household income Here $1,756 WA $1,480 Aus $1,507

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Most of the area is car-dependent, with a walkability score of 3.5, well below the state average. This is reflected in the low number of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries (38.1%) or health services (30.5%).

3.5 Walk score

3.6 Types ≤15 min