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Katanning

2,647 km²

Spanning over 2,600 square kilometres of the Western Australian interior, Katanning is a rural community with a distinctive regional character. It is a place where most people rely on cars to get around, though it maintains a steady population of First Nations people. The town's landscape is mostly flat, which makes for easy walking where the streets are connected. It serves as a key local hub for health services and education in its part of the state.

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First Nations

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First Nations residents here have a typical age of 24, but face significant challenges. Unemployment is 21.7%, which is well above the national figure, and Year 12 completion at 23.5% is far below the Australian average.

366 First Nations people

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

23.5% Year 12 Here 23.5% WA 32.5% Aus 37.0%

21.7% Unemployment Here 21.7% WA 15.9% Aus 12.3%

$454 Median income Here $454 WA $481 Aus $540

$980 Household income Here $980 WA $1,480 Aus $1,507

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The area is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score of 3.8, well below the state average. While 54.1% of homes are within a short walk of health services, far fewer have easy access to groceries or public transport.

3.8 Walk score

4.4 Types ≤15 min