Tamworth vs Gloucester - Dungog

Tamworth and Gloucester - Dungog are both regional New South Wales areas, but Tamworth is far more walkable. In Tamworth, 70.1% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport and 76.4% are near a park, while in Gloucester - Dungog, only 24.9% are near transport and 47.4% are near parks. Tamworth also has a much larger First Nations population with 8,021 people, compared to 1,076 in Gloucester - Dungog. This population in Tamworth is also noticeably younger, with a typical age of 21, while the typical age in Gloucester - Dungog is 25.

Both areas share a similar typical First Nations household income, which sits around $1,422 to $1,478. While Tamworth is described as somewhat walkable, Gloucester - Dungog is mostly car-dependent. This gap in walkability is seen across the board, with Tamworth having far higher shares of homes within a 15-minute walk of schools and groceries.