Moree vs Tamworth

Moree and Tamworth are both regional centres in New South Wales, but they offer different patterns of accessibility. Moree has a much higher rate of homes within a 15-minute walk of schools (72.6%) and health services (57.0%), compared to 55.6% and 33.3% in Tamworth. The two areas also differ in their First Nations populations; Tamworth has a far larger community with 8,021 people, while First Nations residents in Moree are noticeably older, with a typical age of 28 compared to 21 in Tamworth.

Both areas have tracked similarly since 2011, remaining somewhat walkable with walkability scores of 4.2 for Moree and 4.5 for Tamworth. They are also effectively alike in the share of homes that have a 15-minute-city walkshed, sitting at 53.2% in Moree and 53.3% in Tamworth. While Moree has far more parks and groceries within walking distance, Tamworth has a much higher proportion of homes near public transport.