Broome vs Broome - Surrounds

Broome and Broome - Surrounds are two distinct parts of the region, with Broome acting as a more developed hub. Life in Broome is far more walkable, with a score of 3.3 (mostly car-dependent), while Broome - Surrounds is car-dependent at 1.1. The gap in access to essentials is sharp; for example, 69.3% of Broome homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries compared to just 33.5% in Broome - Surrounds. Economic outcomes also differ for First Nations people, who have a typical household income of $1,545 in Broome, which is far higher than the $861 typical in Broome - Surrounds.

These economic differences are mirrored by a widening gap in employment, as the First Nations unemployment rate is far higher in Broome - Surrounds at 27.3%. However, both areas share some similarities, such as having almost no homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport and very similar terrain slopes. While Broome has a larger First Nations population and higher school completion rates, Broome - Surrounds has a far higher share of people who speak a First Nations language at 28.5%.