Perth vs Apatula

Perth and Apatula are two vastly different regions separated by over 1,800 kilometres. Perth is much more urban, with a very walkable score of 6.1 and 93.6% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. In contrast, Apatula is mostly car-dependent, with 0% of homes near public transport. These differences extend to First Nations outcomes; typical household incomes for First Nations people are far higher in Perth at $1,677 compared to $955 in Apatula, and Year 12 completion is far higher in Perth at 40.1% versus 11.9% in Apatula.

Both areas are remarkably similar in how many homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, with Perth at 69.5% and Apatula at 60.7%. This shared access to food exists alongside a deep cultural divide, as 80.7% of people in Apatula speak a First Nations language compared to 8.2% in Perth. Apatula also has a larger share of First Nations residents who are older and face a well higher unemployment rate of 23.7%.