Maroondah vs Upper Goulburn Valley

Maroondah and Upper Goulburn Valley are two very different Victorian landscapes. Maroondah is very walkable, with 95.3% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport and 86% near groceries. In contrast, Upper Goulburn Valley is mostly car-dependent, where only 34.8% of homes are near public transport and 39% are close to groceries. These differences extend to education and income for First Nations people, who have a year 12 completion rate of 51.2% and a typical household income of $1,825 in Maroondah, compared to 38.1% and $1,325 in Upper Goulburn Valley.

Both areas share a similar landscape, with nearly identical average terrain slopes. However, the layout of their surroundings differs greatly, as Maroondah has 225 street intersections per square kilometre compared to just one in Upper Goulburn Valley. This contrast is reflected in the local amenities, with Maroondah having far more types of services within a short walk than Upper Goulburn Valley.