Leichhardt vs Woollahra - Waverley

Leichhardt and Woollahra - Waverley are neighbouring inner-city areas with very different profiles for First Nations residents. In Woollahra - Waverley, typical First Nations household income is well higher at $2,652, compared to $1,931 in Leichhardt. This gap extends to education and employment, with Year 12 completion far higher in Woollahra - Waverley at 74.1% and an unemployment rate that is well lower at 4.8%. Leichhardt has a well larger First Nations population overall, with 611 people compared to 452 in Woollahra - Waverley.

Both areas have tracked similarly as highly accessible hubs since 2011. They are both a walker's paradise, with nearly every home within a 15-minute walk of parks, schools, and public transport. While Leichhardt has a slightly higher share of homes near groceries, Woollahra - Waverley has a higher share of parkland within easy reach. Street connectivity is very similar in both places, and they share nearly identical access to health services.