Bullsbrook - Gidgegannup vs Northam

Northam and Bullsbrook - Gidgegannup are two Western Australian areas with very different profiles for First Nations people. In Bullsbrook - Gidgegannup, the typical First Nations household income is $2,174, which is far higher than the $1,098 found in Northam. This gap extends to education and jobs, with Year 12 completion far higher in Bullsbrook - Gidgegannup at 41.7% compared to 21.1% in Northam, while the First Nations unemployment rate is far higher in Northam at 20.5%.

Both areas are mostly car-dependent, with walkability scores that are almost identical. Despite this shared reliance on cars, their layouts differ; Northam has far higher street connectivity and more homes within a 15-minute walk of schools and groceries. In contrast, Bullsbrook - Gidgegannup has far more homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport, at 67.1% compared to just 13.4% in Northam.