Avon - Surrounds vs Kellerberrin

Avon - Surrounds and Kellerberrin are two distinct rural areas in Western Australia. Avon - Surrounds has a far larger First Nations population, with 679 people compared to 85 in Kellerberrin. There are significant differences in First Nations outcomes: in Avon - Surrounds, the typical age for this group is 26, and 30.2% finished Year 12. In Kellerberrin, the typical First Nations resident is far older at 44, and only 12.7% finished Year 12. This is reflected in income, as First Nations household income is far higher in Avon - Surrounds at $1,403 compared to $769 in Kellerberrin.

Everyday life in both places is shaped by a lack of street connectivity. However, they differ greatly in convenience; Kellerberrin is somewhat walkable, while Avon - Surrounds is car-dependent. Many more people in Kellerberrin live within a 15-minute walk of health services, groceries, and schools. Both areas share the same proportion of people who speak a First Nations language, which sits at 4.7%.