Cockburn - Central vs Hamilton Hill

Cockburn - Central and Hamilton Hill are neighbouring areas with very different layouts. Hamilton Hill is very walkable, with 90.0% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a mix of amenities, compared to 51.2% in Cockburn - Central, which is only somewhat walkable. This difference is seen in basic needs too, as 93.6% of Hamilton Hill homes are near groceries, while only 56.6% of homes in Cockburn - Central are. Cockburn - Central has a larger First Nations population and higher outcomes for this group, with a typical personal income of $667 and a Year 12 completion rate of 49.7%, which is far higher than the 38.6% in Hamilton Hill.

Daily life in both places shares similar challenges for First Nations people, who face nearly identical unemployment rates of around 14%. While they differ in how easy it is to get around, both areas sit on similar terrain with a gentle slope. Over time, the gaps in these two areas have shifted, such as the difference in First Nations personal income which is now well higher in Cockburn - Central.