Derby - Mowanjum vs Fitzroy Crossing

Derby - Mowanjum and Fitzroy Crossing are two distinct Western Australian towns with very different layouts and demographics. Fitzroy Crossing is far more walkable, with a score of 4.8 (somewhat walkable) compared to 2.9 (mostly car-dependent) in Derby - Mowanjum. This is reflected in the facts: 82.8% of homes in Fitzroy Crossing are in a 15-minute-city walkshed, which is far higher than the 44.7% in Derby - Mowanjum. A huge difference exists in language, with 77.2% of Fitzroy Crossing residents speaking a First Nations language, compared to 26.7% in Derby - Mowanjum.

Both areas are very similar in their First Nations populations, with 1,149 people in Derby - Mowanjum and 1,190 in Fitzroy Crossing. While they share similar terrain, Derby - Mowanjum has a higher typical First Nations household income of $1,327, which is well higher than the $846 found in Fitzroy Crossing. This is consistent with a well higher Year 12 completion rate for First Nations people in Derby - Mowanjum, at 27.0% compared to 22.9% in Fitzroy Crossing.