Bogan vs Brewarrina

Bogan and Brewarrina are two rural New South Wales areas with distinct differences in their First Nations communities. In Bogan, First Nations residents are far younger with a typical age of 23, and they achieve better outcomes, with a typical personal income of $725 and a Year 12 completion rate of 34.6%. In contrast, the typical First Nations resident in Brewarrina is far older at 33, and the area has a much lower Year 12 completion rate of 17.7% and a typical personal income of $445.

Both areas have tracked similarly since 2011, maintaining very similar walkability scores and almost identical terrain slopes. They share a similar level of language diversity, with about 1% to 1.6% of people speaking a First Nations language. While Brewarrina has more homes within walking distance of parks and health services, both areas remain largely car-dependent.