Nerang vs Robina

Nerang and Robina are nearby Queensland areas with very different layouts. Robina is very walkable, while Nerang is mostly car-dependent. This is seen in the local amenities; for example, 73% of Robina homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries compared to 38.4% in Nerang. Robina also has far more street intersections per square kilometre and a much higher share of homes within walking distance of schools, health services, and parks. Nerang has a far larger First Nations population, with 1,759 people, and a higher First Nations unemployment rate of 10.5% compared to 6.2% in Robina.

Everyday life shares some similarities, such as typical First Nations household incomes, which are almost identical at around $1,930. Both areas also see parks as the most common walkable amenity. While Nerang has a higher share of people who speak a First Nations language, the gap in First Nations Year 12 completion is far higher in Robina, where 62.1% finish school compared to 49.5% in Nerang.