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Djarindjin - Lombadina
8 km²
An overwhelming majority of residents identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander in Djarindjin - Lombadina (L), a community that stands far apart from the state and national averages. With 81.4% of the 253 residents identifying as Indigenous, the area is also notably young, with a typical age of just 29. This is a place where families are often large and households are mostly rentals, creating a distinct social landscape in the Broome region.
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The community is far younger than the national figure, with 27.7% of residents being children under 15 and only 4.0% aged 65 or over. While 81.4% of people are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, this is a slight fall from 2011.
Most residents were born in Australia, with only 5.9% born overseas. This is much lower than most areas, although the number of people born outside Australia has risen since 2011.
A high 36.0% of people use a language other than English at home, a figure that has risen sharply since 2011. However, very few people—just 1.2%—speak little or no English.
Faith is common here, with 76.3% of people identifying as Christian. This means the 11.9% who have no religion is far below the state and national figures.
Educational attainment is much lower than the national average, with only 26.1% of residents completing Year 12. Only 3.8% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, a drop from 2011.
Incomes are far below the national figure, with a typical weekly household earning $1,100. No households earn $3,000 or more per week, and over half of all individuals earn less than $650 weekly.
Residents generally report fewer health issues than the national average, with only 19.0% having a long-term health condition. Just 1.2% of people need help with daily activities.
Unpaid work is common, as 35.9% of people care for children and 29.9% do significant housework. However, only 10.3% of residents volunteer, which is much lower than most areas.
Households are larger than usual, with 3.1 people per home. One-parent families are very common at 36.2%, far above the national figure of 14.1%.
Renting is the norm for 90.4% of homes, and no properties are owned outright. While most are separate houses, the typical weekly rent is very low at $125.
Cars are essential, as 0.0% of people use public transport to commute. While 24.7% of homes have no vehicle, this is a big improvement from 2011 when 56.0% were without one.
The population is relatively stable, with only 18.8% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.
Unemployment is very high at 36.8%, a significant rise since 2011. Many of those who are working are employed in accommodation, food, education, or training.
The area is largely car-dependent with a low walkability score, though every home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park or health services.