South-Eastern NSW vs Norfolk Island

South-Eastern NSW and Norfolk Island are very different environments. Norfolk Island has a much higher share of people who speak a First Nations language at 52.2%, compared to just 3.7% in South-Eastern NSW. The First Nations population is also far older on Norfolk Island, with a typical age of 51 compared to 24 in South-Eastern NSW. In terms of infrastructure, South-Eastern NSW is far more connected to services; for example, 65.2% of homes are within a 10 minute walk of public transport, while that figure is 0.0% for Norfolk Island.

Both areas remain mostly car-dependent, though the walkability score is well higher in South-Eastern NSW. While the distance between them is huge, the gap in First Nations household income has stayed small, with South-Eastern NSW slightly higher at $1,501. The two areas have tracked similarly since 2011 in their reliance on vehicles, even though South-Eastern NSW has far more homes within a 15 minute walk of schools and parks.