Central West Coast vs Geraldton

Central West Coast and Geraldton are two different types of environments, with Geraldton acting as a more developed hub. Geraldton is far more accessible, with 80.4% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport compared to just 23.3% in Central West Coast. Geraldton is also more walkable, scoring 4.5 (somewhat walkable) while Central West Coast scores 2.6 (mostly car-dependent). The two areas differ significantly in their First Nations populations; Geraldton has a far larger community of 3,736 people compared to 337 in Central West Coast.

Since 2011, the gaps between these two areas have remained steady. They share some similarities, such as having almost identical terrain slopes and very similar typical First Nations household incomes, which are $1,205 in Central West Coast and $1,301 in Geraldton. However, First Nations residents in Central West Coast are noticeably older, with a typical age of 29 compared to 24 in Geraldton. This older demographic in Central West Coast is also linked to a well higher First Nations unemployment rate of 22.0%.