Floreat vs Herdsman

Floreat and Herdsman are neighbouring areas in Western Australia with very different roles. Floreat is a residential hub where the typical household income is $3,570 a week, far higher than the $350 recorded in Herdsman. It is a very walkable area, with 100% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport and 81.4% within 15 minutes of groceries. In contrast, Herdsman is largely non-residential and mostly car-dependent, with a much lower typical income and fewer accessible amenities.

Both areas share similar weather and a short drive time to the city of around 10 to 11 minutes. While Floreat is noticeably older with a typical resident aged 42, the gap in age has shifted since 2011. The difference in typical personal weekly income, which is well higher in Floreat at $1,215 compared to $900 in Herdsman, has also narrowed over time.