Port Lincoln - Ceduna vs Kalgoorlie

Port Lincoln - Ceduna and Kalgoorlie are both large regional areas, but Kalgoorlie is far more walkable. While Port Lincoln - Ceduna is mostly car-dependent, Kalgoorlie is somewhat walkable, with more homes within a 15-minute walk of schools (62.3% compared to 36.6%) and groceries (55.4% versus 32.2%). Kalgoorlie also has a far larger First Nations population, with 5,221 people compared to 2,644 in Port Lincoln - Ceduna, and a much higher share of people speaking a First Nations language at 35.8% versus 23.9%.

Both areas see First Nations residents who are significantly younger than the national figure. While the two places differ in layout and size, the gaps in First Nations outcomes are small. For example, Year 12 completion is a little higher in Port Lincoln - Ceduna at 25.2% compared to 23.0% in Kalgoorlie, and the typical First Nations personal income is slightly higher in Port Lincoln - Ceduna by $44.