Byron vs Lismore - Surrounds

Byron and Lismore - Surrounds are nearby areas with very different layouts. Byron is somewhat walkable, with 54.4% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries and 71.3% near public transport. In contrast, Lismore - Surrounds is car-dependent, where only 10.6% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries and 22.7% are near public transport. Byron also has a more connected street network and far more amenities within walking distance, while Lismore - Surrounds has a steeper average terrain slope of 13.4%.

First Nations residents in both areas share a similar typical personal income, around $600, and similar unemployment rates of about 10%. However, other First Nations data differs; the typical First Nations resident in Byron is noticeably older at 29 compared to 24 in Lismore - Surrounds. Byron also has a larger First Nations population and a higher share of Year 12 completions at 49.7%.