Bowen vs Sarina

Bowen (Qld) and Sarina are two distinct Queensland regions separated by about 184 km. Bowen (Qld) is much more walkable for daily needs, with 50.3% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a school and 36.1% near groceries. In contrast, Sarina is far more connected to public transport, with 21.6% of homes within a 10-minute walk, compared to 0.0% in Bowen (Qld). These differences extend to First Nations residents; Sarina has a much higher typical household income of $1,807, while Bowen (Qld) has a larger First Nations population of 1,369 people.

Both areas share similar patterns for First Nations people, such as a typical personal income of around $614 to $660 and about 6% speaking a First Nations language. However, some gaps are widening, such as the difference in the number of homes within a 15-minute walk of a school, which has grown by 32 points. While both areas are mostly car-dependent, Bowen (Qld) has a slightly higher walkability score than Sarina.