Kojonup - Gnowangerup vs South-West

Kojonup - Gnowangerup and South-West are both large rural areas in Western Australia. The two places differ most in their First Nations populations; South-West has a far larger community of 1,849 people compared to 393 in Kojonup - Gnowangerup. In South-West, First Nations household income is well higher at $1,622, while it is much lower in Kojonup - Gnowangerup at $1,112. The two areas also differ in layout, with South-West having a far higher share of homes within a 15 minute walk of a park (63.1% compared to 39.4%).

Everyday life in both areas is similar when it comes to education, as about 45% of homes in each are within a 15 minute walk of a school. However, they differ in other services, with South-West being a little higher in walkability and having a higher share of homes near public transport and health services. This contrast extends to the First Nations community, where the unemployment rate is well higher in Kojonup - Gnowangerup at 18.7% and the Year 12 completion rate is well higher in South-West at 32.4%.