Perth vs Nhulunbuy

Perth and Nhulunbuy are two very different environments. Perth is very walkable, with 93.6% of homes within a 10 minute walk of public transport, while Nhulunbuy is mostly car-dependent. There are also stark differences for First Nations people; the typical personal income for First Nations residents in Perth is $610, which is far higher than the $274 seen in Nhulunbuy. Additionally, 93.6% of people in Nhulunbuy speak a First Nations language, compared to only 8.2% in Perth.

These two areas have moved in opposite directions since 2011, with the gaps between them widening. While Perth has a far larger First Nations population at 38,984 people, Nhulunbuy has a higher proportion of people living within a 15 minute walk of health services. Both areas differ from the national figure for First Nations personal income, though Perth sits a little above the average while Nhulunbuy is far below.