Goonellabah vs Lismore - North

Goonellabah and Lismore - North are neighbouring areas with different strengths in local access. Goonellabah is far more likely to have homes within a 15-minute walk of a park (83.1% compared to 67.4% in Lismore - North) and has a far larger First Nations population of 1,004 people. In contrast, Lismore - North provides better access to essentials, with a far higher share of homes within a 15-minute walk of both schools (78.1% versus 42.5%) and groceries (55.1% versus 40.5%).

These two areas track closely in some respects, such as the typical personal income for First Nations residents, which is almost identical at around $550. While both are rated as somewhat walkable, the gap in overall walkability has widened, with Lismore - North now sitting well higher than Goonellabah. This is consistent with Lismore - North having more diverse amenity types within a short walk, particularly food, drink, and general services.