Broome vs East Pilbara

Broome and East Pilbara are both remote Western Australian regions with significant First Nations populations, though they differ in scale and accessibility. Broome is far more connected by road and street networks, and it has a much larger First Nations population of 3,467 people. The typical personal income for First Nations people in Broome is $572, which is far higher than the $311 seen in East Pilbara. However, East Pilbara has a much stronger connection to traditional languages, with 58.2% of people speaking a First Nations language compared to 14.8% in Broome.

While the typical income for First Nations households is nearly identical in both places, the walkability of the two areas is diverging. East Pilbara is now a little more walkable, scoring 4.2 (somewhat walkable), while Broome is 3.3 (mostly car-dependent). This is consistent with East Pilbara having a far higher share of homes with a 15-minute-city walkshed. Despite this, Broome remains far more connected for basic needs, with a far higher share of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries.