Broadwood vs Londonderry

Broadwood and Londonderry (WA) are nearby areas in Western Australia that differ sharply in how they are settled. Broadwood is home to 759 people, while Londonderry (WA) is largely non-residential with a population of 0. This contrast is clear in the homes; Broadwood has a typical of 3.3 people per home and 0.80 people per bedroom, which is far higher than Londonderry (WA). In terms of money and age, residents in Londonderry (WA) are far older with a typical age of 47, and their typical weekly personal income is far higher at $3,500 compared to $1,508 in Broadwood.

While these two areas have diverged in their populations, they share a similar lack of local infrastructure. Both are car-dependent, with no homes within a 15-minute walk of a school or health services. The gaps between them in income and age have remained stark since 2011, as Broadwood continues to be a younger area with larger households while Londonderry (WA) remains sparsely populated.