West Kimberley vs Norfolk Island

West Kimberley and Norfolk Island are far apart and differ sharply in their populations and layout. West Kimberley has a much larger First Nations population, with 4,238 people, compared to just 23 in Norfolk Island. First Nations residents are far older in Norfolk Island, where the typical age is 51, compared to 27 in West Kimberley. This age gap is mirrored in income; the typical First Nations personal income is far higher in Norfolk Island at $649, while it is $324 in West Kimberley.

Both areas are mostly car-dependent, which is consistent with the national trend for remote regions. This shared lack of easy transport is seen in the way they are built, as both have no homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. However, West Kimberley is better served by local facilities, with far more homes within a 15-minute walk of schools and groceries than in Norfolk Island.