Bayswater vs Perth

Bayswater and Perth are nearby Western Australian areas with a clear difference in how easy it is to get around on foot. Perth is a walker's paradise with a score of 8.4, while Bayswater is very walkable at 6.6. This is seen in the access to services, as Perth has a far higher share of homes within a 15-minute walk of health services (90.1% compared to 63.1% in Bayswater) and schools (94.5% compared to 82.9%). Perth also has a much higher rate of First Nations year 12 completion at 65.9%, which is far above the national figure, while Bayswater is at 46.4%.

Both areas are almost identical when it comes to public transport, with over 99% of homes within a 10-minute walk of a stop. However, the types of nearby amenities differ, with public transport stops being more common in Bayswater and parks more common in Perth. While both areas provide good access to the city, Perth's street connectivity is far higher, with 305 intersections per square kilometre compared to 164 in Bayswater.