Southern Cross vs Yellowdine

Southern Cross (WA) and Yellowdine are two very different rural areas in Western Australia. Southern Cross (WA) is a residential hub with 572 people, while Yellowdine is largely non-residential with a population of 0. The typical resident in Southern Cross (WA) is far older at 50, whereas the typical person in Yellowdine is much younger at 26. Southern Cross (WA) also offers far more local access, with 77.9% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park and 70% near a school, compared to 0% for both in Yellowdine.

Both areas are almost entirely without residents living within a 10-minute walk of public transport. While Southern Cross (WA) is mostly car-dependent, Yellowdine is fully car-dependent. The distance between them reflects a contrast between a small town center and a sparsely populated area, with Southern Cross (WA) having far more schools, public transport stops, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.