Busselton vs Harvey and Surrounds

Busselton and Harvey and Surrounds are two regional Western Australian areas with distinct layouts. Busselton is more connected by roads and has far more homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport, at 70.6% compared to 55.1% in Harvey and Surrounds. In contrast, Harvey and Surrounds has far more homes within a 15-minute walk of both schools (52.7% versus 28.1%) and health services (30.5% versus 11.7%). Educational outcomes for First Nations people also differ, with Year 12 completion far higher in Busselton at 43.2%.

Both areas have a similar number of First Nations residents and a nearly identical walkability score, with both being mostly car-dependent. They also share similar First Nations median personal incomes, sitting around $555 to $573. While Busselton has better access to transit, Harvey and Surrounds has a higher share of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries and parks.