Lismore vs Richmond Valley

Lismore and Richmond Valley are nearby regions in New South Wales with distinct landscapes and levels of access. Lismore is more urbanised, with street connectivity far higher than in Richmond Valley and a terrain that is much steeper. There are also notable differences in education outcomes for First Nations people; in Lismore, 37.9% of First Nations students finished Year 12, which is well higher than the 28.8% seen in Richmond Valley.

Both areas have a similar proportion of First Nations people finishing Year 12 compared to the national figure. They are also alike in that most people in both regions rely on cars, with walkability scores showing both are mostly car-dependent. This shared reliance is reflected in the fact that about 59% of homes in both Lismore and Richmond Valley are within a 15-minute walk of a park.