Marble Bar - Mirtunkarra (Goodabinya) vs Warralong

Marble Bar - Mirtunkarra (Goodabinya) and Warralong are two small areas in the East Pilbara. Warralong has a much higher share of First Nations people who speak a First Nations language (98.9% compared to 19.4%) and a far higher rate of First Nations Year 12 completion (38.3% versus 17.2%). First Nations household income is also well higher in Warralong, at $1,083 compared to $749. In contrast, First Nations residents in Marble Bar - Mirtunkarra (Goodabinya) are noticeably older, with a typical age of 31 compared to 24 in Warralong.

Both areas are very similar in their high proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, which sit at 93% and 87% respectively. They differ in their layout and local services; Marble Bar - Mirtunkarra (Goodabinya) has far higher street connectivity with 13 intersections per square kilometre and more local parks and food options, while Warralong is focused on school amenities.