Auburn vs Bankstown - North-West

Auburn and Bankstown - North-West are neighbouring areas in Greater Sydney with different layouts. Auburn is very walkable, with a higher street connectivity of 207 intersections per square kilometre compared to 123 in Bankstown - North-West. This accessibility is reflected in the locals' reach to services; Auburn has a far higher share of homes within a 15-minute walk of health services (60.0% vs 43.4%) and groceries (88.2% vs 76.2%). In contrast, Bankstown - North-West has a far higher share of homes within a 15-minute walk of a school, at 97.6% compared to 85.4% in Auburn.

Both areas are very similar when it comes to nature and transport, with nearly every home in both places being within a short walk of a park and public transport. This shared accessibility is a core part of life in both neighbourhoods. While they share these traits, a gap remains in outcomes for First Nations residents; in Auburn, typical personal income for this group is well higher at $720, while the unemployment rate is well higher in Bankstown - North-West at 13.0%.