Wagga Wagga - South vs Wagga Wagga - West

Wagga Wagga - South and Wagga Wagga - West are neighbouring areas with very different layouts and social profiles. Wagga Wagga - West is far more connected, with a walkability score of 5.5 (somewhat walkable) compared to 3.8 (mostly car-dependent) in Wagga Wagga - South. This is reflected in the street connectivity, which is far higher in Wagga Wagga - West. There is also a significant gap in outcomes for First Nations residents; those in Wagga Wagga - South have a far higher typical household income of $2,236, while unemployment is far higher in Wagga Wagga - West at 15.0%.

The typical age of First Nations residents is almost identical in both places, sitting at 20 in Wagga Wagga - South and 21 in Wagga Wagga - West. However, the two areas differ in their access to services. Wagga Wagga - West is much more convenient for residents, with a far higher share of homes within a 15-minute walk of health services (49.0% compared to 22.6%) and groceries (44.4% compared to 22.5%).