Bundaberg vs Gladstone

Bundaberg and Gladstone are two regional Queensland areas with distinct layouts. Bundaberg has far more street intersections per square kilometre and a higher share of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries (45.6% compared to 37.0%). Gladstone has a larger population of First Nations people who are noticeably younger, with a typical age of 20 compared to 23 in Bundaberg. Gladstone also has a slightly higher share of homes within walking distance of schools (42.3%) and parks (69.5%).

Both areas are mostly car-dependent and have a similar share of people who speak a First Nations language. The gap in the number of First Nations residents between the two has widened since 2011, with Bundaberg now having 1,017 more than Gladstone. While both have about the same access to health services within a 15-minute walk, Gladstone has slightly more homes near public transport stops.