Kwinana vs Serpentine - Jarrahdale

Kwinana and Serpentine - Jarrahdale are two nearby areas in Western Australia with very different layouts. Kwinana is far more connected, with 78.8% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport compared to 57.1% in Serpentine - Jarrahdale. This is reflected in the street connectivity, which is far higher in Kwinana with 62 intersections per square kilometre against just 6 in Serpentine - Jarrahdale. There are also notable differences for First Nations people; for example, Year 12 completion is far higher in Serpentine - Jarrahdale at 42.1%, while Kwinana sits at 27.0%.

Both areas have tracked similarly since 2011 in terms of their physical environment, with both having a similar mean terrain slope. They also share a similar level of walkability; while Kwinana is rated 3.9 and Serpentine - Jarrahdale is 2.9, both are described as mostly car-dependent. They also see a similar mix of nearby amenities, with public transport and parks being the most common facilities within a 15-minute walk for residents in both places.