Parramatta - South vs Strathfield

Parramatta - South and Strathfield are neighbouring areas that both offer very walkable urban living. Parramatta - South is far more accessible for some, with 100% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport and 99.1% near a school. In contrast, Strathfield has a much higher proportion of First Nations residents finishing Year 12 (57.4%) and a significantly higher typical First Nations household income of $1,674. Parramatta - South has a larger First Nations population, and more of its residents speak a First Nations language.

Both areas are almost identical in their overall 15-minute-city walkshed, with over 93% of homes meeting the criteria. They also share a total accessibility to parks, as 100% of homes in both areas are within a 15-minute walk of one. While they are similar in this regard, the types of amenities they offer differ; Parramatta - South has a much higher share of public transport options, while Strathfield is more strongly defined by its parks.