Guyra - Tingha vs Kempsey

Guyra - Tingha and Kempsey are two regional New South Wales areas that differ most in how easy it is to get around without a car. Residents in Kempsey have far better access to essentials, with 61.3% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport and 48.8% within 15 minutes of groceries, compared to 31.2% and 28.8% in Guyra - Tingha. Kempsey also has a far larger First Nations population, with 3,972 people, and a well higher First Nations unemployment rate of 18.7%.

Both areas see similar levels of First Nations personal income, which sits near the national figure. This common ground exists alongside differences in local services, as Guyra - Tingha is actually well higher for homes within 15 minutes of health services at 41.2%. While both are mostly car-dependent, Kempsey has a slightly higher walkability score than Guyra - Tingha.