Serpentine - Jarrahdale vs Narrogin - Wagin - Katanning

Narrogin - Wagin - Katanning and Serpentine - Jarrahdale are two Western Australian regions with very different local layouts. Narrogin - Wagin - Katanning has a much higher share of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries (44.0%) and health services (42.2%), while Serpentine - Jarrahdale is far more connected to public transport, with 57.1% of homes within a 10-minute walk. There are also sharp contrasts for First Nations residents; in Serpentine - Jarrahdale, typical household income is $2,187, which is far higher than the $1,024 seen in Narrogin - Wagin - Katanning.

Both areas have a similar landscape with a mean terrain slope of around 5%. While both are mostly car-dependent, the gap in First Nations outcomes is stark and persistent. This is seen in the unemployment rate, which is far higher in Narrogin - Wagin - Katanning at 22.0% compared to 7.2% in Serpentine - Jarrahdale. This gap is consistent with education levels, as Year 12 completion is far higher in Serpentine - Jarrahdale at 42.1% against 26.6% in Narrogin - Wagin - Katanning.