Halls Creek - Surrounds vs Outer Derby - West Kimberley

Halls Creek - Surrounds and Outer Derby - West Kimberley are both expansive rural areas in Western Australia. Halls Creek - Surrounds has a much stronger First Nations presence, with 69.3% of people speaking a First Nations language, compared to 16.7% in Outer Derby - West Kimberley. There is also a stark difference in employment, as the First Nations unemployment rate in Halls Creek - Surrounds is far higher at 38.7%, while it is much lower in Outer Derby - West Kimberley at 8.3%.

Both areas are effectively car-dependent, with almost no homes within easy walking distance of public transport or health services. While Outer Derby - West Kimberley has slightly better access to parks and schools, the typical personal income for First Nations residents is almost identical in both places, sitting around $300. Outer Derby - West Kimberley has a larger First Nations population and an older typical age for these residents, at 29 compared to 25 in Halls Creek - Surrounds.