# Cootamundra vs Canberra - North — 2021 Census comparison

Indigenous Area comparison · about 121 km apart

Cootamundra and Canberra - North are distinct areas with very different layouts and outcomes for First Nations residents. Canberra - North is very walkable and has far better access to basics, with 98.4% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport compared to 19% in Cootamundra. There is also a sharp gap in First Nations outcomes; in Canberra - North, the typical First Nations household income is $2,337, while in Cootamundra it is much lower at $1,141. Education levels reflect this, with Year 12 completion at 62.8% in Canberra - North and only 23.1% in Cootamundra.

Both areas are similar in that they have a presence of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, though the population is far larger in Canberra - North. This shared connection to First Nations people is seen in both places, even though the typical age of these residents is noticeably older in Cootamundra at 27 years. While Canberra - North has more diverse amenities and higher income levels, Cootamundra has a higher share of parks within a short walk of its homes.

## First Nations

| Statistic | Cootamundra | Canberra - North | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| First Nations people | 575 | 4,497 | 3,922 larger in Canberra - North |  |
| Median age | 27 yrs | 24 yrs | 3 yrs older in Cootamundra |  |
| Year 12 | 23.1% | 62.8% | 39.7 pts higher in Canberra - North |  |
| Unemployment | 11.8% | 6.6% | 5.3 pts higher in Cootamundra |  |
| Median income | $479 | $1,024 | $545 higher in Canberra - North |  |
| Household income | $1,141 | $2,337 | $1,196 higher in Canberra - North |  |
| Indigenous language | 2.4% | 7.4% | 5.0 pts higher in Canberra - North |  |

## Walkability

| Statistic | Cootamundra | Canberra - North | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Walk score | 4.4 | 7.0 | 2.6 higher in Canberra - North |  |
| Types ≤15 min | 4.7 | 6.5 | 1.8 more in Canberra - North |  |
| 15-min city | 61.2% | 81.4% | 20.2 pts higher in Canberra - North |  |
| Walk to shops | 50.6% | 80.4% | 29.8 pts higher in Canberra - North |  |
| Walk to transit | 19.0% | 98.4% | 79.4 pts higher in Canberra - North |  |
| Walk to school | 63.9% | 85.3% | 21.4 pts higher in Canberra - North |  |
| Walk to a park | 76.9% | 99.5% | 22.6 pts higher in Canberra - North |  |
| Walk to health | 57.3% | 63.6% | 6.3 pts higher in Canberra - North |  |
| Intersections/km² | 1 | 140 | 139 higher in Canberra - North |  |
| Mean slope | 3.7% | 5.3% | 1.5 pts higher in Canberra - North |  |

Interactive comparison: https://censusatlas.au/compare/iare/IARE105008/cootamundra/vs/IARE801001/canberra-north