Halls Creek - Surrounds vs Fitzroy River

Halls Creek - Surrounds and Fitzroy River are both remote areas in Western Australia. A major difference is that Fitzroy River has a far larger First Nations population, with 1,049 people compared to 349 in Halls Creek - Surrounds. Fitzroy River also has a much higher share of people who speak a First Nations language (88.2% versus 69.3%). In contrast, the First Nations unemployment rate is far higher in Halls Creek - Surrounds at 38.7%, compared to 20.7% in Fitzroy River.

Both areas have tracked similarly since 2011, with very little change in their overall character. They are both car-dependent, and neither has any homes within a 15-minute walk of health services, parks, or public transport. They also share a very similar typical age for First Nations residents, which is 25 years, and a similar typical First Nations household income of around $670 to $680.