Victoria exc. Melbourne vs ACT

Victoria exc. Melbourne and the ACT are vast and contrasting regions. The ACT is far more walkable, with a score of 6.9 (very walkable) compared to 4.5 (somewhat walkable) in Victoria exc. Melbourne. This is reflected in the local amenities; 81.9% of ACT homes have a 15-minute-city walkshed, while only 50.6% of homes in Victoria exc. Melbourne do. The ACT also sees much higher outcomes for First Nations people, including a typical household income of $2,289 and a Year 12 completion rate of 58.8%, both far higher than the $1,371 and 35.4% found in Victoria exc. Melbourne.

Both regions share a similar mean terrain slope, though the gaps in access to services and education are significant. While Victoria exc. Melbourne has a far larger First Nations population at 33,452, the ACT has a well higher rate of people speaking a First Nations language. These disparities in education and income between the two regions have remained steady over time, showing no clear trend of closing or widening.