Stuart Park - Bayview - Woolner vs Marrara - Winnellie - Berrimah

Stuart Park - Bayview - Woolner and Marrara - Winnellie - Berrimah are neighbouring areas with very different urban layouts and social profiles. Stuart Park - Bayview - Woolner is somewhat walkable and has far more homes within walking distance of parks, schools, and groceries. Its First Nations residents see much higher outcomes, with a typical household income of $2,559 and a Year 12 completion rate of 61.9%. In contrast, Marrara - Winnellie - Berrimah is mostly car-dependent and has a larger First Nations population, with 28.5% of people speaking a First Nations language compared to 9.6% in Stuart Park - Bayview - Woolner.

These two neighbours have seen the gap in First Nations unemployment widen, with the rate now 15.0% in Marrara - Winnellie - Berrimah and just 7.1% in Stuart Park - Bayview - Woolner. They do share some common ground, as the typical age for First Nations residents is very similar in both places, sitting at 27 and 28 years old. Both areas also have a higher share of First Nations people than the national figure.