Leichhardt vs Redfern

Leichhardt and Redfern are neighbouring inner-city areas with very different profiles for their First Nations populations. Leichhardt has a far larger First Nations community, with 611 people, and this group earns a typical household income of $1,931, which is far higher than the $1,021 seen in Redfern. First Nations residents in Leichhardt also have far higher Year 12 completion rates, at 54.2% compared to 40.1% in Redfern.

Both areas are highly accessible and share an almost identical level of convenience for residents. Every home in both Leichhardt and Redfern is within a 10-minute walk of public transport and a 15-minute walk of a park and school. While both are considered a walker's paradise, Redfern has far higher street connectivity with 794 intersections per square kilometre, compared to 347 in Leichhardt. This helps explain why Redfern has more food and drink amenities nearby, while Le the local amenities in Leichhardt are more heavily weighted toward parks.