Medowie vs Nelson Bay

Medowie and Nelson Bay are two nearby areas in New South Wales with very different layouts. Nelson Bay is far more walkable, with a walkability score of 5.5 (somewhat walkable) compared to Medowie's 3.8 (mostly car-dependent). This is seen in the local amenities; 65.3% of Nelson Bay homes have a 15-minute-city walkshed, while only 26.7% of homes in Medowie do. First Nations residents in Medowie also tend to have higher incomes, with a typical household earning $2,250, which is well higher than the $1,575 typical in Nelson Bay.

Both areas have tracked similarly since 2011 in terms of their First Nations populations, with each home to around 720 people. However, the demographics of these groups differ, as First Nations residents in Nelson Bay are far older, with a typical age of 27 compared to 19 in Medowie. While both areas have many homes within walking distance of public transport, Nelson Bay is far more accessible to health services, with 34.0% of homes within a 15-minute walk compared to 0.0% in Medowie.