Fitzroy Crossing vs Outer Derby - West Kimberley

Fitzroy Crossing and Outer Derby - West Kimberley are two remote Western Australian areas with very different layouts. Fitzroy Crossing is a more concentrated hub where 83.2% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries and 77% are near a school. It is described as somewhat walkable, while Outer Derby - West Kimberley is car-dependent. A defining difference is language; 77.2% of people in Fitzroy Crossing speak a First Nations language, which is far higher than the 16.7% in Outer Derby - West Kimberley.

These two areas have tracked similarly since 2011 in some respects, with both remaining completely without homes near public transport. They share a similar typical income for First Nations households, around $800 to $850. Both areas also have a high proportion of First Nations people compared to the national figure, with First Nations residents in both places having a similar typical age of around 28 or 29 years.