Wheelers Hill vs Nunawading - West

Wheelers Hill and Nunawading - West are neighbouring areas in Melbourne with different levels of accessibility. Nunawading - West is more walkable, with 98.9% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries compared to 88.7% in Wheelers Hill. First Nations residents are also more numerous in Nunawading - West, where 10.1% speak a First Nations language, well higher than the 4.4% in Wheelers Hill. In contrast, First Nations household income is well higher in Wheelers Hill at $1,937, while the unemployment rate for this group is also well higher there at 16.1% compared to 6.5% in Nunawading - West.

Everyday life in both areas is shaped by easy access to nature, as 100% of homes in both places are within a 15-minute walk of a park. Both areas are also very walkable, and they share similar results for First Nations residents regarding Year 12 completion and typical personal incomes. While Nunawading - West has a slightly higher walkability score, the two areas have remained closely matched in their basic terrain and park access.