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South-Western WA

223,181 km²

A massive gap in accessibility separates South-Western WA from the rest of the state. This sparsely populated region covers over 223,000 square kilometres, making it a place where most people rely heavily on cars to get around. While the area is home to 14,355 First Nations people, the landscape is defined by its vast distances. It is a rural expanse where basic services and amenities are far less common than in other parts of Western Australia.

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First Nations

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First Nations residents here are much younger than in most other areas, with a typical age of just 23. While their personal income is about the same as the national figure, the unemployment rate of 15.7% is well above the Australian average of 12.3%.

14,355 First Nations people

23 yrs Median age Here 23 yrs WA 24 yrs Aus 24 yrs

30.2% Year 12 Here 30.2% WA 32.5% Aus 37.0%

15.7% Unemployment Here 15.7% WA 15.9% Aus 12.3%

$497 Median income Here $497 WA $481 Aus $540

$1,359 Household income Here $1,359 WA $1,480 Aus $1,507

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Most residents are car-dependent, with a walkability score of 3.5, which is well below the state figure of 5.4. Access to basic needs is limited, as only 39.3% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, far below the Western Australian average of 61.5%.

3.5 Walk score

3.6 Types ≤15 min