Harvey and Surrounds vs Narrogin - Wagin - Katanning

Harvey and Surrounds and Narrogin - Wagin - Katanning are both rural areas in Western Australia with different patterns of accessibility. Harvey and Surrounds has far more homes within a 10 minute walk of public transport (55.1% compared to 23.1%) and far more homes within a 15 minute walk of a park (74.2% versus 62.1%). However, Narrogin - Wagin - Katanning has a higher share of homes within a 15 minute walk of health services (42.2% versus 30.5%) and groceries (44.0% versus 38.1%).

Both areas are mostly car-dependent, with walkability scores that are almost identical. They also share a similar terrain slope and have a nearly equal share of homes within a 15 minute walk of a school. For First Nations people, Harvey and Surrounds has a far higher typical household income ($1,756 versus $1,024) and a well higher Year 12 completion rate (30.8% versus 26.6%).