Broome vs Outer Derby - West Kimberley

Broome and Outer Derby - West Kimberley are two distinct regions in Western Australia. Broome is more urban, with a walkability score of 3.3 (mostly car-dependent) and far more people living within a short walk of groceries (69.3%) and schools (68.0%). In contrast, Outer Derby - West Kimberley is car-dependent with a score of 0.3 and no homes within a 15-minute walk of health services. There are also significant gaps in First Nations outcomes; typical household income for First Nations people in Broome is $1,545, which is far higher than the $805 seen in Outer Derby - West Kimberley.

Daily life in both places shares a similar lack of access to public transport, with 0.0% of homes within a 10-minute walk of a stop. While both areas have a strong First Nations presence, they differ in other ways. First Nations residents in Outer Derby - West Kimberley are noticeably older, with a typical age of 29 compared to 25 in Broome. This area also has a much lower First Nations unemployment rate of 8.3%, while the rate in Broome is well higher at 15.2%.