Bayswater vs Joondalup

Bayswater and Joondalup are both very walkable areas in Greater Perth, though they differ in how residents access daily needs. Bayswater is far more convenient for shopping, with 85.6% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries compared to 68.6% in Joondalup. Joondalup has a larger First Nations population and significantly higher typical incomes for this group, with a typical household earning $2,299 compared to $1,551 in Bayswater.

Both areas are almost identical in their access to public transport, with over 99% of homes within a 10-minute walk. This shared connectivity is a core feature for both places. While Bayswater has a higher share of people who speak a First Nations language, Joondalup has a higher share of First Nations residents who finished Year 12. The gap in First Nations unemployment is also notable, as it is well higher in Bayswater at 13.8% compared to 8.1% in Joondalup.