Airds vs Bradbury

Airds and Bradbury are neighbouring suburbs in Greater Sydney with very different profiles for First Nations residents. In Bradbury, First Nations typical household income is $1,687, far higher than the $888 seen in Airds. Education and employment also differ, with Year 12 completion far higher in Bradbury at 38.6% compared to 26.5% in Airds, while the First Nations unemployment rate is well higher in Airds at 20.2%.

Both areas are almost identical in their First Nations populations, with Airds home to 505 people and Bradbury to 529. They share a high level of accessibility, as virtually every home in both suburbs is within a 10-minute walk of public transport and a 15-minute walk of a park. While Bradbury is somewhat walkable and has far more homes within walking distance of groceries and health services, Airds is also somewhat walkable and has a higher share of homes within reach of schools.