Culburra - Orient Point vs Jervis Bay exc. Wreck Bay

Culburra - Orient Point and Jervis Bay exc. Wreck Bay are nearby areas with very different layouts and populations. Culburra - Orient Point is a somewhat walkable place where almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park or public transport. In contrast, Jervis Bay exc. Wreck Bay is car-dependent, with no homes within walking distance of public transport, health services or parks. A major difference is seen in language and culture; 23.5% of people in Jervis Bay exc. Wreck Bay speak a First Nations language, which is far higher than the 4.1% in Culburra - Orient Point.

Both areas share a very similar flat terrain, with average slopes around 4%. While they look alike on a map, their connectivity differs wildly, as Culburra - Orient Point has far more street intersections per square kilometre. This helps explain why more people there can walk to groceries and schools. Since 2011, the gaps in accessibility and walkability between these two places have remained significant.