Gundagai - Junee - Harden vs Wagga Wagga - South

Gundagai - Junee - Harden and Wagga Wagga - South are two different types of New South Wales environments, with the former being a massive regional area and the latter a compact urban slice. First Nations residents in Gundagai - Junee - Harden are far older, with a typical age of 28, compared to just 20 in Wagga Wagga - South. Educational outcomes differ sharply, with Year 12 completion far higher in Wagga Wagga - South at 39.6%, while it is only 16.9% in Gundagai - Junee - Harden. In terms of accessibility, 83.6% of homes in Wagga Wagga - South are within a 10 minute walk of public transport, far higher than the 38.5% in Gundagai - Junee - Harden.

Both areas sit near the national figure for typical First Nations household income, though it is well higher in Wagga Wagga - South at $2,236. They share a similar share of people who speak a First Nations language, with both around 3%. While both are mostly car-dependent, Wagga Wagga - South has far higher street connectivity and more homes within a short walk of parks. Meanwhile, Gundagai - Junee - Harden has far higher shares of homes within a 15 minute walk of health services and groceries.