Perth vs Jabiru - Tiwi

Perth and Jabiru - Tiwi are two very different regions separated by over 2,600 kilometres. Perth is far more walkable, with a very walkable score and 93.6% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport, compared to Jabiru - Tiwi, which is mostly car-dependent and has no homes within that distance of transport. There are also stark differences for First Nations people; those in Perth have a typical household income of $1,677, far higher than the $950 seen in Jabiru - Tiwi. This gap is consistent with other measures, as Year 12 completion is far higher in Perth at 40.1% compared to 24.5% in Jabiru - Tiwi.

These differences in access and outcomes stand out, yet both areas have a significant First Nations presence. While the gaps in income and education are wide, Jabiru - Tiwi has a much stronger connection to traditional language, with 89.4% of people speaking a First Nations language compared to 8.2% in Perth. In Jabiru - Tiwi, the First Nations unemployment rate is also far higher at 33.6%, while in Perth it is 14.9%.