Cairns - Atherton vs Kalgoorlie

Cairns - Atherton and Kalgoorlie are both large regional areas with distinct profiles. A major difference is seen in First Nations education, where 41.4% of First Nations people in Cairns - Atherton finished Year 12, which is far higher than the 23.0% in Kalgoorlie. There are also different patterns of language and population; Kalgoorlie has a far higher share of people who speak a First Nations language at 35.8%, while the First Nations population is far larger in Cairns - Atherton with 28,466 people.

Both areas are similarly somewhat walkable, with about 47% of homes sitting within a 15-minute-city walkshed. This shared accessibility is reflected in similar First Nations household incomes, which sit around $1,300 in both places. While they are alike in this regard, Kalgoorlie generally provides better access to local services, with a far higher share of homes within a 15-minute walk of schools, public transport, and groceries.