Bidwill vs Glendenning

Bidwill and Glendenning are neighbouring suburbs with different profiles for their First Nations residents. Bidwill has a far larger First Nations population, with 704 people compared to 245 in Glendenning. There is a stark gap in economic outcomes; First Nations unemployment is far higher in Bidwill at 22%, while it is 8.9% in Glendenning. This is consistent with household incomes for First Nations families, which are far higher in Glendenning at $1,625 compared to $859 in Bidwill. Bidwill is also more connected, with 276 intersections per square kilometre against 151 in Glendenning, and a far higher share of homes (51%) within a 15-minute walk of groceries.

These two areas have tracked closely in terms of their general layout since 2011. Both are considered somewhat walkable and almost every home in both suburbs is within a 15-minute walk of a park. They also share very similar rates of Year 12 completion among First Nations residents, which sit around 22%. While Bidwill has better access to public transport and groceries, Glendenning has a far higher share of homes within a 15-minute walk of health services.