Wiluna vs Parnngurr

Wiluna and Parnngurr are remote Western Australian areas with significant First Nations populations. Parnngurr has a higher share of people who speak a First Nations language (88.9% compared to 77.3% in Wiluna) and more people finishing Year 12 (33.8% against 21.4%). Typical First Nations household incomes are also well higher in Parnngurr at $966, while they are $700 in Wiluna. In contrast, Wiluna is home to more First Nations people, with 141 compared to 99 in Parnngurr, and its First Nations residents are noticeably older with a typical age of 29 compared to 26.

Both areas share a very similar typical First Nations personal income, which sits at $247 in Wiluna and $233 in Parnngurr. While both locations are far above the national figure for First Nations language use, the gap between them has grown since 2011. Local infrastructure also differs, as Parnngurr has far higher street connectivity and all its walkable amenities are schools, whereas Wiluna has more parks and groceries.