Maddington - Martin - Orange Grove vs Kalamunda - Surrounds

Maddington - Martin - Orange Grove and Kalamunda - Surrounds are neighbouring areas with very different outlooks for First Nations residents. In Kalamunda - Surrounds, First Nations household income is far higher at $2,416, and Year 12 completion is far higher at 44.4%. In contrast, Maddington - Martin - Orange Grove has a much higher First Nations unemployment rate of 23.5%, and the typical First Nations resident is noticeably older at 26. Maddington - Martin - Orange Grove also has more urban convenience, with 61.2% of homes within a 15 minute walk of health services compared to 36.6% in Kalamunda - Surrounds.

Both areas sit near the national figure for the number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, with about 460 in each. They also share a similar level of access to nature, as nearly 90% of homes in both areas are within a 15 minute walk of a park. While both are considered somewhat walkable, Maddington - Martin - Orange Grove has more street intersections and better access to public transport, while Kalamunda - Surrounds has a steeper terrain and more parks within walking distance.