Kyogle vs Lismore

Kyogle and Lismore are two regional areas in New South Wales with very different levels of accessibility. Lismore is much more walkable, with 64.8% of homes within a 10 minute walk of public transport and 46% having a 15-minute-city walkshed, compared to 36% and 35.4% in Kyogle. There are also significant gaps for First Nations people; in Lismore, the typical personal income for this group is $558, while in Kyogle it is much lower at $412. Education outcomes differ too, as 37.9% of First Nations people in Lismore finished Year 12, while only 26% did so in Kyogle.

Daily life in both places shares a similar landscape, with nearly identical average terrain slopes. The two areas also have First Nations populations of the same typical age, which is 24. While Lismore has more amenities within walking distance, both areas are still described as mostly car-dependent.