Beadell vs Irrunytju

Irrunytju and Beadell are remote Western Australian areas with very different profiles. Irrunytju has a population of 133 and is far younger, with a typical age of 34. Its homes are crowded, averaging 3.8 people per home and 1.2 people per bedroom. In contrast, Beadell is sparsely populated and its residents are far older, with a typical age of 51. There is also a stark difference in earnings; typical weekly personal income is $350 in Irrunytju, while it is far higher in Beadell at $1,375.

While the typical weekly household income is nearly the same in both places, the gap in personal income has widened since 2011. These two areas differ in their local amenities, with Irrunytju having groceries nearby and Beadell having parks. Both areas sit far below the national figure for typical weekly rent, though rent in Irrunytju is far higher than in Beadell.