Joondalup vs Moora - Chittering

Joondalup and Moora - Chittering are two very different Western Australian settings. Joondalup is a very walkable area where 99% of homes are near public transport and 88% are within a 15-minute walk of a school. In contrast, Moora - Chittering is car-dependent, with only 18% of homes near public transport and 27% near a school. There is also a significant gap in First Nations outcomes; in Joondalup, the typical First Nations person earns $816, and 51% finished Year 12, while in Moora - Chittering, the typical income is $469 and 30% finished Year 12.

Since 2011, these two areas have continued to move in opposite directions regarding accessibility and income. Despite these shifting trends, they share some common traits, such as a typical First Nations age of 23. Both areas also have very similar terrain, with average slopes between 5.3% and 5.6%.