Beverley vs Northam

Beverley and Northam are two Western Australian towns with very different layouts. Beverley is far more walkable, with a score of 5.4 (somewhat walkable) compared to Northam's 3.3 (mostly car-dependent). This is seen in the access to services; for example, 82.2% of Beverley homes are within a 15-minute walk of health services, while only 18.0% of Northam homes are. The First Nations populations also differ greatly, with Northam having a much larger community of 557 people and a typical age of 20, whereas Beverley has only 40 First Nations residents with a typical age of 49.

Everyday life in both towns shares a similar street layout, as they have the same level of street connectivity. While Beverley has more people living within walking distance of groceries and parks, both towns have a similar share of homes located near a school. In Northam, 7.4% of First Nations people speak a traditional language, which is well higher than the 0.0% in Beverley.