Ashfield vs Burwood

Ashfield and Burwood are neighbouring suburbs with very similar layouts, but they differ in their First Nations populations. Ashfield has a far larger First Nations community with 302 people compared to 160 in Burwood. In Ashfield, First Nations residents are noticeably older with a typical age of 30, and 14.2% speak a First Nations language, which is well higher than the 7.5% in Burwood. School completion is also far higher in Ashfield, where 62% of First Nations residents finished Year 12.

Both areas are around the national figure for First Nations household income, though it is well higher in Burwood at $2,053. Everyday life is very similar across the two suburbs. Both are a walker's paradise, and every home in both areas is within a 10-minute walk of public transport and a 15-minute walk of a school or park. They also share the same terrain slope and have almost identical access to groceries.