Argyle vs Warmun

Argyle and Warmun are two remote Western Australian areas with very different layouts. Warmun is more concentrated, with a much larger First Nations population of 409 people compared to 138 in Argyle. This concentration makes Warmun more walkable; 88.2% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries and 70.6% are near a school, while Argyle has 0.0% for both. In Argyle, the land is steeper, and a higher share of First Nations residents—44.9%—speak a First Nations language, though this is far higher in Warmun at 69.9%.

Both areas share a similar First Nations unemployment rate of around 27%. They are also alike in their lack of basic infrastructure, as neither area has any homes within a short walk of public transport or health services. While First Nations household income is far higher in Warmun at $1,187 compared to $739 in Argyle, the typical First Nations resident in Argyle is noticeably older at 27 years.