Kalgoorlie vs Kununurra

Kalgoorlie and Kununurra are two remote Western Australian regions with distinct layouts and living standards. Kalgoorlie is somewhat walkable, with 61.2% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport, while Kununurra is mostly car-dependent and has no homes with that same access. First Nations households in Kalgoorlie also fare better financially, with a typical income of $1,289, which is well higher than the $989 seen in Kununurra.

Both areas share similar population sizes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, with Kalgoorlie at 5,221 and Kununurra at 5,319. This commonality exists alongside a similar gap in education; First Nations Year 12 completion in both places is far below the national figure. While Kalgoorlie has a higher rate of school and grocery access within a 15-minute walk, both regions are very similar when it comes to park access, with about 74% of homes within a short walk of one.