Townsville - Mackay vs Broome

Townsville - Mackay and Broome are both vast regions located far apart in Queensland and Western Australia. Townsville - Mackay has a much larger First Nations population, with 31,062 people compared to 4,847 in Broome. In Townsville - Mackay, First Nations residents have a typical personal income that is well higher at $591, and a Year 12 completion rate that is well higher at 42.6%. Meanwhile, Broome has a higher share of people who speak a First Nations language, at 18.7% compared to 11.0% in Townsville - Mackay.

Both areas are similar in the variety of amenities available within a 15-minute walk. While they share this commonality, their local access differs; Broome has far higher shares of homes within walking distance of groceries (67.8%) and schools (66.6%), while Townsville - Mackay is far higher for public transport access, with 49.4% of homes within a 10-minute walk compared to 0.0% in Broome.