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Mowanjum

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A total of 100% of homes in Mowanjum are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, a figure far above the state average. This small community in the Derby-West Kimberley region is defined by its First Nations population and a very low typical income. While residents have easy access to food, most other essential services are far away, making the area mostly car-dependent. It is a place where a significant proportion of the community faces substantial economic and educational challenges.

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The First Nations community here is a little older than the national figure, with a typical age of 26. Residents face significant financial hardship, as typical personal incomes of $314 are far below the national figure, and only 20.5% have finished Year 12.

226 First Nations people

26 yrs Median age Here 26 yrs WA 24 yrs Aus 24 yrs

20.5% Year 12 Here 20.5% WA 32.5% Aus 37.0%

$314 Median income Here $314 WA $481 Aus $540

$743 Household income Here $743 WA $1,480 Aus $1,507

1.3% Indigenous language Here 1.3% WA 16.0% Aus 12.3%

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Mowanjum is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score of 2.3, which is far below the state average. While every home is close to groceries, no homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school, park, or health service.

2.3 Walk score

2.0 Types ≤15 min