Waverley vs Woollahra

Waverley and Woollahra are neighbouring areas in Greater Sydney with a high concentration of First Nations residents. In Woollahra, typical First Nations household incomes are well higher at $3,250, compared to $2,361 in Waverley. First Nations residents in Waverley are noticeably older, with a typical age of 31, and a well higher share, 10.8%, speak a First Nations language. Waverley also has a larger First Nations population overall, with 279 people compared to 176 in Woollahra.

Both areas are a walker's paradise, with almost every home within a 15-minute walk of a park and public transport. This high level of accessibility is consistent across both neighbours, as seen in the share of First Nations people who speak a First Nations language, which in Woollahra is 5.1%, a figure that sits well below the national average. While both are highly walkable, Woollahra has a much higher share of parks within easy reach, whereas Waverley has more food and drink options.