Kyogle vs Richmond Valley

Kyogle and Richmond Valley are two large rural areas in New South Wales. Richmond Valley is much more walkable, with 66.6% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport compared to 36.0% in Kyogle. This convenience extends to other needs, as 44.8% of Richmond Valley homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, while only 31.8% of Kyogle homes are. Richmond Valley also has a far larger First Nations population of 1,866 people, whereas Kyogle has 525.

Both areas have tracked similarly since 2011, remaining mostly car-dependent in their overall walkability. First Nations households in Richmond Valley have a typical income of $1,311, which is well higher than the $1,031 seen in Kyogle. This is consistent with the typical personal income for First Nations residents, which is $524 in Richmond Valley and $412 in Kyogle, a figure that is well below the national figure.