Kanpa vs Mantamaru

Mantamaru and Kanpa are both remote areas in Western Australia, though they differ greatly in population. Mantamaru has 124 people, while Kanpa is largely non-residential with no residents. In Mantamaru, the typical resident is just 25, and homes are crowded with 4.2 people per household. By contrast, Kanpa is far older, with a typical resident aged 48. Weekly household income is far higher in Mantamaru at $1,187, compared to $350 in Kanpa.

These two areas have tracked against each other since 2011 with very little change in their overall patterns. They share a similar typical weekly personal income for First Nations people, with Mantamaru at $372 and Kanpa at $350. Both areas also have no schools or public transport stops within 3 km, reflecting their remote location in the desert.