Howatharra vs Oakajee

Howatharra and Oakajee are neighbouring areas in Western Australia, though they differ greatly in population. Howatharra has 112 people, while Oakajee is largely non-residential with a population of zero. Residents in Howatharra earn far more, with a typical weekly household income of $1,656 compared to just $450 in Oakajee. Howatharra also has more people per home, with 2.1 compared to 1.0 in Oakajee, and its typical resident is younger at 50, while the typical resident in Oakajee is 66.

These two areas have tracked similarly since 2011 in their lack of local infrastructure. Both are car-dependent and have no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk. They also both have no public transport stops or routes. While Howatharra is slightly more developed with a few homes near a park, both areas remain very sparsely populated compared to the national figure.