Port Phillip vs Yarra

Port Phillip and Yarra are neighbouring areas with very different street layouts. Yarra has far more intersections per square kilometre (792) than Port Phillip (472). Among First Nations residents, those in Yarra are more likely to speak a First Nations language (12.1%) compared to Port Phillip (7.8%), while First Nations residents in Port Phillip are noticeably older, with a typical age of 32 compared to 28 in Yarra.

These two areas have tracked closely since 2011, remaining almost identical in their accessibility. Both are a walker's paradise where every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, a school, and groceries. They also share a similar number of First Nations people, with about 514 in each area. While both are highly walkable, Port Phillip has a higher share of public transport amenities, while Yarra has more food and drink options and services.