Fairfield - East vs Parramatta - South

Fairfield - East and Parramatta - South are neighbouring areas with distinct profiles for their First Nations populations. Fairfield - East has a far larger First Nations community with 997 people, while Parramatta - South has 316. Education levels differ notably, as First Nations Year 12 completion is far higher in Parramatta - South at 41.1% compared to 30.5% in Fairfield - East. When it comes to daily needs, Fairfield - East has a well higher share of homes within a 15 minute walk of groceries (88.1% versus 81.1%), while Parramatta - South is well higher for health services (74.7% versus 68.6%).

Both areas are very walkable, with nearly every home within a short walk of a park or public transport. This convenience is common to both, and it is also true that the share of First Nations people who speak a First Nations language in Fairfield - East is around the middle for its level, sitting close to the national figure. Across these two neighbours, typical First Nations incomes and personal earnings are almost identical.