Perth vs Stirling

Perth and Stirling are neighbouring areas in Western Australia with distinct urban layouts. Perth is a walker's paradise with a high street connectivity of 305 intersections per square kilometre, while Stirling is very walkable with 176. Residents in Perth have much easier access to essential services, with 90.1% of homes within a 15-minute walk of health services compared to 54.2% in Stirling. This accessibility extends to groceries and 15-minute-city walksheds, which are both far higher in Perth. Educational outcomes for First Nations people are also far higher in Perth, where 65.9% completed Year 12 compared to 47.2% in Stirling.

Daily life in both places is defined by easy access to green space and transit, with nearly every home in both areas located within a 10-minute walk of public transport and a 15-minute walk of a park. While Stirling has a far larger First Nations population, typical incomes for First Nations households are well higher in Perth. These two areas have remained similar in their high levels of connectivity to parks and transport, even as Perth maintains a much stronger lead in walkability and health service access.