Fitzgerald vs West River

West River and Fitzgerald (WA) are both sparsely populated areas in Western Australia. West River is larger and has a small resident population, while Fitzgerald (WA) is largely non-residential. There are significant differences in their typical incomes, with weekly household income far higher in West River at $2,250 compared to $225 in Fitzgerald (WA). West River also has a much younger typical resident at 41, whereas residents are far older in Fitzgerald (WA) at 57.

Both areas sit near the national figure for the number of people per home, with West River at 2.4. They are also effectively alike in their lack of local amenities, as both are completely car-dependent. This lack of walkability is consistent across both places, with no homes within a 15-minute walk of schools, parks, or groceries.