Carey Park vs Withers

Carey Park and Withers are neighbouring areas in Bunbury with different levels of local access. Carey Park is very walkable, with 94% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries compared to 53% in Withers. This accessibility is reflected in Carey Park's higher walkability score of 6.8 (very walkable), while Withers is 5.7 (somewhat walkable). However, Withers has better access to health services, with 86.2% of homes within a 15-minute walk compared to 65% in Carey Park. A stark difference exists in First Nations employment, as the unemployment rate is far higher in Withers at 38.8% than in Carey Park at 12.0%.

Both areas have a First Nations unemployment rate that tracks differently against the national figure, with Carey Park sitting about the same as Australia. The two areas share a similar street layout and the typical age for First Nations residents is 22 in both places. These similarities persist even as the gap in grocery access remains wide.