Mugarinya (Yandeyarra) vs Port Hedland exc. Tjalka Brooda

Mugarinya (Yandeyarra) and Port Hedland exc. Tjalka Brooda are two distinct areas in Western Australia. There are stark differences in First Nations outcomes; typical First Nations household income in Port Hedland exc. Tjalka Brooda is $3,026, which is far higher than the $489 in Mugarinya (Yandeyarra). Education levels also differ, with Year 12 completion far higher in Port Hedland exc. Tjalka Brooda at 40.8% compared to 21.6% in Mugarinya (Yandeyarra). In contrast, the use of First Nations languages is far higher in Mugarinya (Yandeyarra), where 37.7% of people speak one.

Everyday life in both places involves a significant First Nations population, with the typical age of these residents being very similar—30 in Mugarinya (Yandeyarra) and 29 in Port Hedland exc. Tjalka Brooda. However, the two areas differ in how they are built. Port Hedland exc. Tjalka Brooda has far more street connectivity and a much higher share of public transport amenities, while Mugarinya (Yandeyarra) has a higher share of parks and schools within walking distance.