Stirling - Coast vs Stirling - Inner North

Stirling - Coast and Stirling - Inner North are neighbouring areas in Western Australia with contrasting layouts and outcomes for First Nations residents. Stirling - Coast is more walkable, with 82.6% of homes in a 15-minute-city walkshed and much better access to health services (59.9% compared to 17.2% in Stirling - Inner North). First Nations people in Stirling - Coast also fare better financially, with a typical household income of $2,212 and a Year 12 completion rate of 53.8%, both far higher than in Stirling - Inner North, where the typical household income is $1,303 and 40.3% finished Year 12.

Both areas are almost identical in their access to parks and public transport, with nearly every home located within a short walk of both. While they share this high level of connectivity, Stirling - Inner North has a higher share of people who speak a First Nations language and a higher unemployment rate among First Nations residents, which is 16.5% compared to 10.4% in Stirling - Coast.