Shoalhaven vs Canberra - South

Shoalhaven and Canberra - South are two distinct regional areas with very different layouts. Canberra - South is very walkable, with 83% of homes in a 15-minute-city walkshed and a walkability score of 7.0 (very walkable). In contrast, Shoalhaven is only somewhat walkable, with its score at 4.2 and just 43.6% of homes in a similar walkshed. This difference extends to basic services; for example, 86.7% of homes in Canberra - South are within a 15-minute walk of a school, compared to 38.2% in Shoalhaven.

Both areas have a First Nations median age of 24, which sits close to the national figure. While they share this age profile, other outcomes differ. Canberra - South has a much higher First Nations Year 12 completion rate of 54% compared to 30% in Shoalhaven. Income is also far higher in Canberra - South, where the typical First Nations household earns $2,247, while the typical household in Shoalhaven earns $1,332.