Coolgardie vs Wallaroo

Wallaroo (WA) and Coolgardie (WA) are two distinct parts of Western Australia. Wallaroo (WA) is sparsely populated and car-dependent, with a typical personal income that is far higher in Wallaroo (WA) at $1,625 per week. In contrast, Coolgardie (WA) is a more established town where residents are far older, with a typical age of 49 compared to 37 in Wallaroo (WA). Coolgardie (WA) also has much better access to services, with 75.8% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries and 73.7% near a school.

These differences in accessibility have remained stark, as the gap in walkability scores stays wide. While Coolgardie (WA) is considered somewhat walkable, Wallaroo (WA) has no schools or public transport stops. Both areas are located in the same region, yet they offer very different living experiences, from the steep terrain of Wallaroo (WA) to the more urban layout of Coolgardie (WA), where 58.3% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport.