Bourke vs Far West

Bourke and Far West are two vast regions of New South Wales located about 302 km apart. Far West is far more walkable in many ways, with 82.2% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport compared to 28.1% in Bourke. Far West also has a far larger First Nations population, with 2,410 people compared to 708 in Bourke. In contrast, First Nations residents in Bourke are noticeably older, with a typical age of 29 compared to 24 in Far West, and they have a little higher typical household income of $1,390.

Both areas are very similar in that about 3.8% to 3.9% of people speak a First Nations language. While both are rated as somewhat walkable, Far West has a well higher walkability score of 6.0 than Bourke's 4.2. This is consistent with Far West having a well higher variety of amenities within a 15-minute walk, with 6.3 types compared to 4.7 in Bourke.