Queanbeyan vs Stromlo - Namadgi

Queanbeyan and Stromlo - Namadgi are nearby areas with very different layouts. Queanbeyan is a much more urban environment with 43 intersections per square kilometre, compared to just 4 in Stromlo - Namadgi. This is reflected in the population, as Queanbeyan has a far larger First Nations community with 1,737 people. Stromlo - Namadgi has a higher share of homes within a 15-minute walk of health services (75.0% versus 52.9% in Queanbeyan) and groceries (79.7% versus 68.9% in Queanbeyan).

These two areas have tracked similarly since 2011, and they remain alike in several ways. Both are considered somewhat walkable, and the typical age for First Nations residents is 24 in both places. They also share similar rates of First Nations language speakers, at about 6% each. While Stromlo - Namadgi has a far higher rate of First Nations Year 12 completion at 63.4%, both areas sit well above the national figure.