Boggabilla vs Toomelah

Boggabilla and Toomelah are two nearby areas in New South Wales with very different layouts. Boggabilla is much more walkable, with a score of 2.8 (mostly car-dependent), while Toomelah is car-dependent with a score of 0.1. This is seen in the local amenities; for example, 98.3% of Boggabilla homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, compared to just 3.1% in Toomelah. Educational outcomes also differ, as Year 12 completion among First Nations people is far higher in Boggabilla at 25.3% than in Toomelah at 12.3%.

These areas are drifting further apart in some areas of life, particularly with the unemployment rate for First Nations people, which is far higher in Toomelah at 46.3% compared to 31.0% in Boggabilla. Both areas share some similarities, such as a total lack of homes within walking distance of health services or public transport. They also show a similar typical personal income for First Nations residents, which is around $400.