Bega - Surrounds vs Moruya

Bega - Surrounds and Moruya are two different types of environments. Bega - Surrounds is a vast area where people are mostly car-dependent, with only 34.5% of homes having a 15-minute-city walkshed. In contrast, Moruya is more compact and somewhat walkable, with 61.6% of homes having that same access. Moruya also provides much better pedestrian access to essentials; for example, 80.9% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school, compared to just 28% in Bega - Surrounds.

These two areas have tracked in different directions since 2011, particularly regarding their First Nations communities. Bega - Surrounds has a far larger First Nations population and higher outcomes in several areas, such as a 34% Year 12 completion rate and a typical household income of $1,467. Moruya's First Nations community is smaller and faces more challenges, with a Year 12 completion rate of 20.5% and a typical household income that is much lower at $966.