Broome vs Kalgoorlie

Broome and Kalgoorlie are two distinct regional centres located over 1,000 km apart in Western Australia. Broome has a far higher rate of First Nations Year 12 completion at 35.6%, compared to 23.0% in Kalgoorlie. Access to local services differs significantly; while Broome is far higher for homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries (67.8%) and parks (85.6%), Kalgoorlie is far higher for homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport (61.2%) where Broome has none.

Both areas are almost identical in their First Nations population, with 4,847 people in Broome and 5,221 in Kalgoorlie. They also share very similar First Nations household incomes and unemployment rates. While Kalgoorlie is considered somewhat walkable and Broome is mostly car-dependent, both areas have similar terrain slopes. The gap in First Nations Year 12 completion has widened over time, with Broome remaining far higher than Kalgoorlie.