Mildura vs South-East

Mildura and South-East are large regional areas located in different states. Mildura is a more accessible place, where 72.3% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport and 88.6% are near a park. In contrast, South-East is mostly car-dependent, with only 39.1% of homes near public transport and 63.1% near a park. Mildura also has a far larger First Nations population, with 2,621 people compared to 1,596 in South-East.

Both areas share similar educational and cultural profiles for their First Nations residents, with about 30% finishing Year 12 and around 4% speaking a First Nations language. While Mildura is somewhat walkable, South-East is more reliant on cars for daily needs. This difference in accessibility is consistent with the walkability scores, which are well higher in Mildura.