NSW Central and North Coast vs Jervis Bay

NSW Central and North Coast and Jervis Bay are two very different regional areas. NSW Central and North Coast is somewhat walkable, with a score of 4.9, while Jervis Bay is car-dependent with a score of 0.9. This difference shows in access to services; for example, 39% of homes in NSW Central and North Coast are within a 15-minute walk of health services, compared to 0% in Jervis Bay. There are also notable gaps for First Nations people. In NSW Central and North Coast, the typical First Nations resident is much younger at 23, compared to 42 in Jervis Bay. First Nations residents in NSW Central and North Coast also have a far higher Year 12 completion rate at 34.2%, against 21.4% in Jervis Bay.

Daily life in both places involves spending time in nature, as both areas have a high share of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park. However, while the two areas share this connection to greenery, they differ in how they are built. NSW Central and North Coast has far more homes within walking distance of schools and groceries. In contrast, Jervis Bay has a slightly higher level of street connectivity with 4 intersections per square kilometre, compared to 3 in NSW Central and North Coast.