Auburn vs Hurstville - Kogarah

Auburn and Hurstville - Kogarah are two nearby areas in Greater Sydney that differ mainly in their access to services and education. In Hurstville - Kogarah, 98.6% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school and 83.9% are near health services, compared to 85.4% and 60.0% in Auburn. Educational outcomes for First Nations people also differ sharply, with a Year 12 completion rate of 52.2% in Hurstville - Kogarah compared to 25.9% in Auburn. First Nations household income is also well higher in Hurstville - Kogarah, at $2,008 compared to $1,552 in Auburn.

Both areas are extremely convenient for residents, as almost every home in both places is within a 10-minute walk of public transport. This shared accessibility is mirrored in their walkability, with Auburn being very walkable and Hurstville - Kogarah described as a walker's paradise. While Hurstville - Kogarah generally has a higher share of homes near groceries and health services, the gap in 15-minute-city walkshed access is small, with Auburn at 93.2% and Hurstville - Kogarah at 96.8%.