Port Hedland exc. Tjalka Brooda vs South Hedland

Port Hedland exc. Tjalka Brooda and South Hedland are neighbouring areas in Western Australia with very different layouts. South Hedland is a more accessible place, with a walkability score of 4.6 (somewhat walkable) compared to 3.5 (mostly car-dependent) in Port Hedland exc. Tjalka Brooda. Residents in South Hedland also have far better access to essentials, with a much higher share of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries (34.1% versus 14.0%) and schools (68.2% versus 49.3%). However, First Nations people in Port Hedland exc. Tjalka Brooda tend to earn more, with a typical personal income of $1,213 compared to $631 in South Hedland.

Both areas have tracked similarly since 2011, maintaining similar terrain with a low mean slope. They also share a common reliance on public transport, which is the most common walkable amenity in both places. While South Hedland is home to a far larger number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people (2,454 versus 306), those in Port Hedland exc. Tjalka Brooda have a higher rate of Year 12 completion at 40.8%.