Serpentine - Jarrahdale vs Busselton

Busselton and Serpentine - Jarrahdale are two Western Australian areas that differ mainly in how easy it is to reach local services on foot. Busselton is more walkable for many residents, with 79.2% of homes within a 15 minute walk of a park and 30.7% within reach of groceries, compared to 65.4% and 13.5% in Serpentine - Jarrahdale. However, Serpentine - Jarrahdale is far better for those needing a school nearby, with 52.3% of homes within a 15 minute walk compared to just 28.1% in Busselton.

Both areas sit near the national figure for the share of First Nations people who speak a traditional language, at 6.8% in Busselton and 6.7% in Serpentine - Jarrahdale. While both are mostly car-dependent, Busselton has a slightly higher walkability score. There are also notable differences for First Nations residents; those in Serpentine - Jarrahdale have a typical personal income that is well higher at $902, while Busselton has a well higher unemployment rate of 11.8%.