Warralong vs Port Hedland exc. Tjalka Brooda

Warralong and Port Hedland exc. Tjalka Brooda are two distinct Western Australian locations with very different profiles. In Warralong, 98.9% of people speak a First Nations language, and typical First Nations household income is $1,083, which is well below the national figure. Port Hedland exc. Tjalka Brooda has a much larger First Nations population of 306 people, and typical First Nations household income there is far higher at $3,026. Port Hedland exc. Tjalka Brooda also has more street intersections per square kilometre, making it more connected than Warralong.

These two areas have tracked differently since 2011, with the gap in First Nations personal income widening. While both areas have similar rates of Year 12 completion for First Nations people, they offer different local amenities. Warralong has schools nearby, while Port Hedland exc. Tjalka Brooda has more public transport and parks. The typical First Nations resident in Port Hedland exc. Tjalka Brooda is also noticeably older at 29, compared to 24 in Warralong.