Swan vs Avon

Swan and Avon are two distinct Western Australian regions with very different layouts. Swan is far more walkable, with a score of 4.7 (somewhat walkable) compared to 2.4 (mostly car-dependent) in Avon. This is reflected in the local infrastructure; 84.7% of Swan homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport, while only 19.8% of Avon homes have the same access. First Nations outcomes also differ, with 38.2% of First Nations students in Swan finishing Year 12, which is far higher than the 26.7% in Avon.

Both areas share a similar natural landscape, with a mean terrain slope of about 6%. While they have this physical commonality, their community profiles vary. Swan has a far larger First Nations population, with 5,170 people compared to 976 in Avon. This larger group in Swan also sees better financial outcomes, with a typical personal income of $644, which is well higher than the $482 typical for First Nations residents in Avon.