Shoalhaven vs Camden

Shoalhaven and Camden are two different types of New South Wales regions, and they differ most in their First Nations communities. Camden has a much larger population of First Nations people finishing Year 12 (45.6% compared to 30.0% in Shoalhaven), and typical household incomes for these residents are far higher in Camden at $2,399. In Shoalhaven, the First Nations population is far larger in total number, but the unemployment rate is well higher at 11.1%. Camden is also more connected for pedestrians, with far more intersections per square kilometre and a much higher share of homes within a 15-minute walk of a school.

Both areas are similar in their overall walkability, with scores that make them both somewhat walkable. They also have almost the same share of people who speak a First Nations language, at 3.3% in Shoalhaven and 3.1% in Camden. While Camden has more homes near parks and groceries, Shoalhaven has a well higher share of homes within a 15-minute walk of health services.