Bassendean vs Stirling

Bassendean and Stirling are two nearby Western Australian areas with different levels of accessibility. Stirling is very walkable and far more connected, with 79.1% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries compared to 59.1% in Bassendean. Stirling also has a far larger First Nations population, with 2,699 people compared to 399 in Bassendean, and these residents are noticeably older, with a typical age of 27 compared to 23 in Bassendean.

Both areas are very similar in the share of people who speak a First Nations language, with figures around 9% which is near the national figure. They also share a similar landscape and a high level of access to green space, as almost every home in both areas is within a 15-minute walk of a park. While Stirling generally has more amenities within easy reach, Bassendeen is better for those needing a school close by, with 93.4% of homes within a 15-minute walk compared to 89.8% in Stirling.