Geraldton vs Christmas - Cocos (Keeling) Is.

Geraldton and Christmas - Cocos (Keeling) Is. are far-apart regions with very different local settings. Geraldton is much more walkable for many needs, with 59.5% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport compared to 0.0% in Christmas - Cocos (Keeling) Is. For First Nations people, the differences are stark: the typical First Nations resident in Christmas - Cocos (Keeling) Is. is far older at 60, with a typical personal income of $999, while in Geraldton the typical age is 26 and personal income is $464.

Both areas are mostly car-dependent, with walkability scores that are almost the same. This shared reliance on cars stands out against the differences in their infrastructure, such as the gap in public transport access which remains wide. While Geraldton has far more First Nations residents, those in Christmas - Cocos (Keeling) Is. see typical household incomes that are far higher than those in Geraldton.