Broome vs Fitzroy River

Broome and Fitzroy River are both Western Australian regions with significant First Nations populations, but they differ greatly in layout and wealth. Broome is more walkable, with a score of 3.3 (mostly car-dependent), while Fitzroy River is car-dependent at 1.2. This is seen in the surroundings; 87.9% of Broome homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, compared to 0.0% in Fitzroy River. There is also a stark gap in income and education for First Nations people. The typical First Nations household in Broome earns $1,545, far higher than the $681 seen in Fitzroy River. Additionally, Year 12 completion is far higher in Broome at 37.9% compared to 14.9% in Fitzroy River.

Both areas share a very young First Nations population, with a typical age of 25. They also have the same lack of local public transport, with no homes within a 10-minute walk of a stop. While Broome has more people and better access to services, the gap in First Nations unemployment is a persistent challenge, though it remains well higher in Fitzroy River at 20.7% compared to 15.2% in Broome.