Bankstown - North-East vs Burwood

Bankstown - North-East and Burwood are neighbouring areas in Greater Sydney with very different profiles for First Nations residents. In Burwood, the typical First Nations household income is far higher at $2,053, compared to $1,170 in Bankstown - North-East. Year 12 completion is also far higher in Burwood at 48.7%, while Bankstown - North-East has a far larger First Nations population with 314 people. This is consistent with a well higher unemployment rate for First Nations people in Bankstown - North-East, which sits at 11.8% compared to 3.8% in Burwood.

Both areas are exceptionally easy to get around, as every single home in both places is within a 10-minute walk of public transport. They are both considered a walker's paradise, though Burwood has a little higher walkability score and more homes within a 15-minute walk of health services. While Bankstown - North-East has a higher share of public transport amenities, Burwood has a higher share of parks and cultural sites.