Bagot Community vs Larrakeyah - The Gardens

Bagot Community and Larrakeyah - The Gardens are neighbouring areas with a stark contrast in First Nations outcomes. In Bagot Community, the typical personal income for First Nations people is $347 and the unemployment rate is far higher at 76.2%. In Larrakeyah - The Gardens, the typical personal income is far higher at $928 and the unemployment rate is much lower at 5.7%. There is also a large gap in education, with Year 12 completion far higher in Larrakeyah - The Gardens at 54.7% compared to 7.9% in Bagot Community.

Both areas are almost identical in that virtually every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park. This shared access to green space sits alongside different levels of walkability. Larrakeyah - The Gardens is very walkable, with most homes within a short walk of schools and groceries. In contrast, Bagot Community is somewhat walkable, with no homes near schools or groceries, though it has a far higher share of homes within a 15-minute walk of health services.