Albany vs Stirling Range National Park

Albany is a populated centre with 14,828 residents and 1,678 businesses, while Stirling Range National Park is sparsely populated and largely non-residential. There are vast differences in accessibility and infrastructure; Albany is very walkable with 103 public transport stops and 14 schools within 3km, whereas Stirling Range National Park is car-dependent and has none. Albany also receives far more rain, with an average of 856mm compared to 488mm in the park.

Both areas share a similar average maximum temperature of around 21 degrees, which sits close to the national figure. While they share this climate trait, their daily environments differ completely. Albany has high levels of connectivity, with 74.9% of homes in a 15-minute-city walkshed, while Stirling Range National Park has no such residential access to amenities.