Kwinana vs Harvey and Surrounds

Kwinana and Harvey and Surrounds are both Western Australian areas where most residents rely on cars to get around. Kwinana is much more connected, with 62 intersections per square kilometre compared to just 2 in Harvey and Surrounds. This makes daily amenities easier to reach on foot in Kwinana, where 78.8% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of public transport and 88.1% are near a park. In contrast, Harvey and Surrounds is more likely to have health services within a 15-minute walk, at 30.5% compared to 19.1% in Kwinana.

Everyday life shares some similarities in both places, as typical personal incomes for First Nations residents are nearly identical at around $540 to $555. Both areas also have a similar variety of amenities within walking distance. While Kwinana has a far larger First Nations population of 2,016 people, these residents are noticeably older than those in Harvey and Surrounds, where the typical age is 21.