Bassendean vs Joondalup

Bassendean and Joondalup are two nearby Western Australian areas with different layouts and community profiles. Joondalup has a far larger First Nations population, with 1,386 people compared to 399 in Bassendean. This group in Joondalup earns a well higher typical household income of $2,299 and has a much higher Year 12 completion rate of 50.9%. In contrast, Bassendean has a well higher First Nations unemployment rate at 15.9% and a higher share of people who speak a First Nations language at 9.3%.

While the gap in First Nations income and education is wide, both areas share similar daily basics. They are both very walkable, with almost every home within a 10-minute walk of public transport and a 15-minute walk of a park. The two areas also have the same typical age for First Nations residents at 23 years, and their overall walkability scores are nearly identical.