Knuckey Lagoon vs Malak

Knuckey Lagoon and Malak are neighbouring areas with very different layouts. Malak is a very walkable hub where every home is within a 15-minute walk of a school, a park, and public transport. In contrast, Knuckey Lagoon is car-dependent, with only 1.9% of homes within walking distance of groceries. Cultural profiles also differ; 52.2% of people in Knuckey Lagoon speak a First Nations language, which is far higher than the 17.9% in Malak. However, First Nations household income is well higher in Knuckey Lagoon at $1,625, compared to $1,190 in Malak.

Both areas share a similar landscape, with nearly identical mean terrain slopes. This physical similarity exists alongside deep differences in how the land is used. While Malak has a high density of streets and amenities, Knuckey Lagoon is more sparsely developed. This is reflected in the First Nations population, which is far larger in Malak with 689 people compared to 113 in Knuckey Lagoon.