Parramatta - North-East vs Parramatta - North-West

Parramatta - North-East and Parramatta - North-West are neighbouring areas with very different profiles for First Nations residents. In Parramatta - North-West, typical First Nations household income is well higher at $1,768, compared to $1,361 in Parramatta - North-East. This is consistent with a higher share of First Nations people in Parramatta - North-West finishing Year 12, at 44.8% compared to 39.1%. In contrast, First Nations residents in Parramatta - North-East are noticeably older, with a typical age of 26 compared to 23 in Parramatta - North-West.

Both areas are very walkable, with almost all homes within a short walk of public transport and parks. They are effectively alike in their street connectivity and the share of people who speak a First Nations language. While they share these basics, the gap in access to a 15-minute-city walkshed is far higher in Parramatta - North-East, where 96.0% of homes qualify compared to 85.8% in Parramatta - North-West.