Armidale vs Glen Innes

Armidale and Glen Innes are both regional centres in New South Wales, but Armidale is more walkable and connected. Residents in Armidale have much better access to essentials, with 73.9% of homes within a 10 minute walk of public transport compared to just 27.0% in Glen Innes. This is reflected in the walkability scores, where Armidale is somewhat walkable and Glen Innes is mostly car-dependent. There is also a notable difference among First Nations people; in Armidale, 36.7% have finished Year 12, which is far higher than the 26.2% in Glen Innes.

These gaps in educational and economic outcomes for First Nations people have remained steady since 2011. In Armidale, the First Nations population is far larger and younger, with a typical age of 21. In Glen Innes, the First Nations population is smaller and residents are noticeably older, with a typical age of 27. Both areas share similar terrain, with an average slope of around 6%.