Parramatta - Central vs Parramatta - North-West

Parramatta - Central and Parramatta - North-West are neighbouring areas with a clear contrast in how people get around. Parramatta - Central is a walker's paradise with 99.7% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries and a walkability score of 9.0. In contrast, Parramatta - North-West is very walkable but has a lower score of 6.9, with only 69.0% of homes within a 15-minute walk of health services compared to 94.1% in Parramatta - Central. First Nations residents in Parramatta - Central are also noticeably older, with a typical age of 30 compared to 23 in Parramatta - North-West.

Both areas share an easy connection to nature and transit, with nearly every home in both places located within a short walk of a park and public transport. This shared accessibility is consistent across the two areas, even as the gap in walkability has grown over time. While Parramatta - North-West has more parks and transport stops within walking distance, Parramatta - Central offers far more food and drink options close to home.