Subiaco - Shenton Park vs Herdsman

Subiaco - Shenton Park and Herdsman are neighbouring areas with very different profiles. Subiaco - Shenton Park is a populous hub with 17,527 people and a typical weekly household income of $2,143, which is much higher than most areas. In contrast, Herdsman is sparsely populated and largely non-residential, with a typical household income of $350. Subiaco - Shenton Park is a walker's paradise where every home is within a 15-minute walk of a school, health service, and groceries, while Herdsman is mostly car-dependent.

Both areas sit close to the national figure for typical personal income, though the gap between them has narrowed since 2011. They also share a similar climate, with average maximum temperatures around 25 degrees and annual rainfall between 656 and 673mm. While Subiaco - Shenton Park is far larger in terms of businesses and public transport, the typical age of residents in both places is now quite similar.