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Fitzroy Crossing

9 km²

A strong First Nations presence defines the community of Fitzroy Crossing. Much of the population identifies as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, with 42% of people speaking a First Nations language, a figure far above the national average. It is a place where most residents live within easy walking distance of the town's essential services and shops. This combination of cultural strength and a compact layout creates a distinctive local character in the Kimberley region.

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First Nations

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First Nations residents here are noticeably older, with a typical age of 27. While household incomes are well below the national figure, the unemployment rate is much lower than in most similar areas and sits well below the Western Australian average of 15.9%.

219 First Nations people

27 yrs Median age Here 27 yrs WA 24 yrs Aus 24 yrs

31.9% Year 12 Here 31.9% WA 32.5% Aus 37.0%

7.0% Unemployment Here 7.0% WA 15.9% Aus 12.3%

$491 Median income Here $491 WA $481 Aus $540

$955 Household income Here $955 WA $1,480 Aus $1,507

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The town is very accessible, with 92.4% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries, far above the state average. Most residents can also easily reach schools, parks, and health services on foot, although no one lives within 10 minutes of public transport.

5.4 Walk score

6.5 Types ≤15 min