Narromine vs Lachlan

Narromine and Lachlan are two rural New South Wales areas with distinct differences in accessibility and First Nations outcomes. Narromine is more walkable, with 56.4% of homes within a 15-minute walk of public transport compared to 27.9% in Lachlan. Access to health services is also far higher in Narromine, where 58% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a provider. These trends extend to First Nations residents, who in Narromine have a typical personal income of $622, while the typical income in Lachlan is $478.

Both areas sit near the national figure for First Nations unemployment, with Narromine at 11.5% and Lachlan slightly higher at 14.6%. They share a similar level of walkability, with Narromine being somewhat walkable and Lachlan mostly car-dependent. While Narromine has a slightly higher share of homes near parks and schools, Lachlan has a higher proportion of people who speak a First Nations language.