Avon vs Northam

Avon and Northam are two distinct Western Australian areas with very different layouts. Northam is more concentrated, with far more homes within a 15-minute walk of a school (73.5% compared to 34% in Avon) and a park (73.3% versus 43.9%). In contrast, Avon is much larger and has a far larger First Nations population, with 976 people compared to 557 in Northam. The First Nations population in Avon is also far older, with a typical age of 28 compared to just 20 in Northam.

Both areas have tracked similarly since 2011, and they share a similar landscape with the same mean terrain slope of 5.7%. They are also alike in that most residents are mostly car-dependent, and First Nations personal incomes are nearly the same, sitting at $482 in Avon and $455 in Northam. While Northam has more street connectivity and a slightly higher walkability score, Avon has a far higher share of homes within a 15-minute walk of health services.