Bodalla vs Eurobodalla

Bodalla and Eurobodalla are nearby New South Wales areas with very different layouts. Bodalla is a more compact, somewhat walkable place where 93% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries and 52.8% are near a school. In contrast, Eurobodalla is mostly car-dependent, though it has far more park access, with 61% of homes within a 15-minute walk of one. Eurobodalla also has a much larger First Nations population, with 724 people compared to 51 in Bodalla.

While the two areas share a very similar terrain slope, the gap in First Nations outcomes is quite distinct. In Eurobodalla, First Nations households earn a typical income of $1,570, which is well higher than the $1,062 usually earned in Bodalla. This gap is mirrored in education, as Year 12 completion is well higher in Eurobodalla at 28.6% compared to 21.9% in Bodalla.