Avon - Surrounds vs York

Avon - Surrounds and York are two very different Western Australian landscapes. Avon - Surrounds is a vast area where First Nations people are more numerous and have a well higher typical household income of $1,403 compared to $1,093 in York. York is much more compact and accessible, with far more homes within a 15-minute walk of health services (44.1% versus 19.4%), groceries (48.1% versus 26.1%), and parks (56.0% versus 35.5%).

Both areas share a very similar proportion of people who speak a First Nations language, at around 4.7%. While they are similar in this way, their levels of walkability differ. York is mostly car-dependent, while Avon - Surrounds is described as car-dependent, reflecting the far higher street connectivity and more available amenities found in York.