Geraldton vs Swan

Geraldton and Swan are two different Western Australian hubs separated by about 359 km. Geraldton has a much higher share of homes within a 15-minute walk of health services at 51.2%, compared to 30.8% in Swan. There are also notable gaps for First Nations people; in Swan, the typical First Nations household income is well higher at $1,726, while in Geraldton it is $1,301. First Nations unemployment is also well higher in Geraldton at 17.8%, compared to 13.7% in Swan.

Both areas sit near the national figure for the share of homes with a 15-minute-city walkshed, at 51.6% for Geraldton and 51.9% for Swan. They are also both somewhat walkable and have nearly identical shares of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park. While Swan has more people who speak a First Nations language, the two areas have tracked similarly in their overall accessibility to local amenities.