Bunbury - North Coast vs Withers

Bunbury - North Coast and Withers are neighbouring areas with very different profiles for First Nations residents. In Bunbury - North Coast, the typical First Nations resident is 27 and earns a personal income of $606, while in Withers, the typical person is younger at 22 and earns $446. These figures are mirrored in the job market and education; the First Nations unemployment rate is far higher in Withers at 38.8%, compared to 13.8% in Bunbury - North Coast, where Year 12 completion is also far higher at 36.1%.

Everyday life in both places is defined by easy access to the outdoors and transport, as both areas have a similar flat terrain and almost all homes are within a short walk of a park or public transport. However, the two areas offer different types of convenience. Bunbury - North Coast is very walkable and far more likely to have groceries within a 15-minute walk, while Withers is somewhat walkable and has a far higher share of homes within a 15-minute walk of health services.