Auburn vs Sydney - Inner West

Auburn and Sydney - Inner West are neighbouring areas with distinct profiles for their First Nations people. In Sydney - Inner West, there are far more Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents (1,169 compared to 676 in Auburn), and a much higher share of them completed Year 12 (59.3% versus 25.9%). While both areas are highly accessible, Sydney - Inner West is a walker's paradise with more homes within walking distance of schools, groceries, and health services, whereas Auburn is very walkable and has a higher share of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport.

Both areas are almost identical when it comes to the share of homes within 15 minutes of a park. This shared accessibility reflects their similar geography, as both have a mean terrain slope of around 5%. While Sydney - Inner West has more parks overall, Auburn's local amenities are more heavily focused on public transport.