Warren vs Lachlan

Warren and Lachlan are two large rural areas in New South Wales. Lachlan has a far larger First Nations population, with 1,091 people compared to 378 in Warren. This is reflected in the share of people who speak a First Nations language, which is well higher in Lachlan at 4.1% compared to 0.8% in Warren. Warren is more convenient for residents, with 37.9% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport compared to 27.9% in Lachlan, and a higher share of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries and health services.

Since 2011, the two areas have remained quite similar in their overall layout and accessibility. Both have a walkability score that is car-dependent, and they share a similar terrain slope. First Nations household income is also nearly the same in both places, sitting around $1,137 in Warren and $1,194 in Lachlan.