Geraldton vs Joondalup

Geraldton and Joondalup are both regional hubs in Western Australia, though they differ significantly in layout and social markers. Joondalup is very walkable, with a high street connectivity score of 214 and 77.8% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a variety of services. Geraldton has a much lower connectivity score of 21 and is only somewhat walkable. There are also stark differences for First Nations residents; the typical household income for First Nations people in Joondalup is $2,299, far higher than the $1,301 in Geraldton. This gap is consistent with education levels, as 50.9% of First Nations people in Joondalup finished Year 12 compared to 28.8% in Geraldton.

Both areas sit on similar terrain, with almost identical average slopes. While Joondalup has more homes within walking distance of schools, health services, and groceries, both areas see public transport and parks as the most common nearby amenities. Geraldton has a far larger First Nations population than Joondalup, though this group is slightly younger in Joondalup, where the typical age is 23 compared to 24 in Geraldton.