Fitzgerald vs Magenta

Magenta (WA) and Fitzgerald (WA) are both sparsely populated areas in Western Australia. Magenta (WA) is far younger and wealthier, with a typical resident aged 30 and a typical weekly household income of $1,916. In contrast, residents in Fitzgerald (WA) are far older, with a typical age of 57, and the typical weekly household income is much lower at $225. Magenta (WA) also has more people per home, with a typical of 3.0 compared to just 1.0 in Fitzgerald (WA).

These two areas have diverged significantly in their income and age profiles over time. Despite these gaps, they share a completely car-dependent layout, as both have a walkability score of 0.0. Neither area has any homes within a 15-minute walk of a park, school, health services or groceries.