Doon Doon vs North-West Kimberley

Doon Doon and North-West Kimberley are both sparsely populated areas in Western Australia, but they differ in their local profiles. First Nations residents in Doon Doon are more likely to speak a First Nations language (46.5% compared to 24.7%) and have a far higher Year 12 completion rate, at 33.3% versus 14.0%. In terms of income, First Nations household income is far higher in Doon Doon at $762, while North-West Kimberley is lower at $450. Doon Doon also has more street connectivity and better access to local services, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a school.

Both areas are almost entirely car-dependent, with no homes within a short walk of public transport, health services or groceries. This shared reliance on cars defines daily life in both places, despite North-West Kimberley having a larger First Nations population of 73 people compared to 43 in Doon Doon. While Doon Doon is generally more walkable, both areas remain far below the national figure for most accessibility measures.