Indigenous Region · Area profile

West Kimberley

110,799 km²

Income levels for First Nations people in West Kimberley are among the lowest for similar areas. This vast region is largely car-dependent and lacks the walkable services found in other parts of the state. It is a place where cultural connections remain strong, as more than half of its First Nations people speak a traditional language. These unique social and cultural ties exist within a landscape that is sparsely developed and spread across a huge area.

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First Nations

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First Nations residents are noticeably older here, with a typical age of 27, and 54.2% speak a traditional language, which is far above the national figure. However, many face hardship, with household incomes far below the state and national averages and Year 12 completion rates far below both.

4,238 First Nations people

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

21.5% Year 12 Here 21.5% WA 32.5% Aus 37.0%

14.0% Unemployment Here 14.0% WA 15.9% Aus 12.3%

$324 Median income Here $324 WA $481 Aus $540

$842 Household income Here $842 WA $1,480 Aus $1,507

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Most of the region is car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the Western Australian average. No homes are within a 10 minute walk of public transport, and far fewer homes have schools or health services within a 15 minute walk compared to the rest of the state.

3.0 Walk score

3.7 Types ≤15 min