Bankstown - North-West vs Strathfield

Bankstown - North-West and Strathfield are neighbouring areas in Greater Sydney that differ mainly in their access to local services and First Nations outcomes. Strathfield is more connected for pedestrians, with 68.4% of homes within a 15 minute walk of health services compared to 43.4% in Bankstown - North-West. Education and income gaps are also wide, with First Nations Year 12 completion far higher in Strathfield (57.4% versus 35.1%) and a typical personal income for this group that is well higher in Strathfield at $765, compared to $489 in Bankstown - North-West.

Both areas have tracked similarly since 2011 in terms of their physical landscape, with identical average terrain slopes of 5.0%. They are also alike in their proximity to nature, as almost every home in both areas is within a 15 minute walk of a park. While both are rated as very walkable, they offer different strengths; Bankstown - North-West has a far higher share of homes near public transport, while Strathfield provides better access to groceries and health services.