Airds vs St Helens Park

Airds and St Helens Park are neighbouring areas in Campbelltown with very different profiles for their First Nations residents. In St Helens Park, the typical First Nations household income is $1,786, which is far higher than the $888 seen in Airds. This gap extends to employment, with the First Nations unemployment rate far higher in Airds at 20.2% compared to 8.1% in St Helens Park. Airds also has more street connectivity and a higher share of homes with a 15-minute-city walkshed, though St Helens Park is far better for food access, with 62% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries compared to just 5.7% in Airds.

These two areas share a similar feel in other ways, as both are rated as somewhat walkable and have nearly the same share of people speaking a First Nations language. However, the gap in First Nations education is widening, with Year 12 completion now well higher in St Helens Park at 35.3% compared to 26.5% in Airds.