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Pingelly

1,295 km²

A significant gap in education and income separates some residents from the national average in Pingelly. This rural Western Australian town is a small community where First Nations people are notably older than those in similar areas. While the town centre provides good access to health services and groceries, public transport links are far weaker than across the state. It remains a quiet regional hub with a small population spread across a large landscape.

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First Nations residents here are far older than the national typical age of 24, but they face significant hurdles, with an unemployment rate of 25.9% and Year 12 completion rates far below the state average. Income is also very low, with a typical household earning just $739.

104 First Nations people

32 yrs Median age Here 32 yrs WA 24 yrs Aus 24 yrs

10.8% Year 12 Here 10.8% WA 32.5% Aus 37.0%

25.9% Unemployment Here 25.9% WA 15.9% Aus 12.3%

$420 Median income Here $420 WA $481 Aus $540

$739 Household income Here $739 WA $1,480 Aus $1,507

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The town is somewhat walkable, though public transport access is far below the state figure. Residents have good proximity to health services and groceries, but far fewer homes are within a short walk of a park or school compared to the Western Australian average.

4.5 Walk score

5.2 Types ≤15 min