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Broome

55,394 km²

A strong First Nations presence defines the character of Broome, where 4,847 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people live. The community is marked by a deep connection to culture, with more people speaking a First Nations language than in most similar areas. While the town offers easy walking access to groceries for many, it remains largely car-dependent for other needs. This remote Western Australian hub balances its cultural richness with the challenges of providing wide-reaching services across a vast landscape.

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First Nations

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First Nations residents are more likely to speak a traditional language than the national figure, and 35.6% have finished Year 12, which is well above the state average. However, the unemployment rate is 17.8%, well above the 12.3% seen across Australia.

4,847 First Nations people

25 yrs Median age Here 25 yrs WA 24 yrs Aus 24 yrs

35.6% Year 12 Here 35.6% WA 32.5% Aus 37.0%

17.8% Unemployment Here 17.8% WA 15.9% Aus 12.3%

$444 Median income Here $444 WA $481 Aus $540

$1,266 Household income Here $1,266 WA $1,480 Aus $1,507

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Broome is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. While 67.8% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, no homes are within 10 minutes of public transport.

3.2 Walk score

3.6 Types ≤15 min