Holder vs Molonglo

Holder and Molonglo are neighbouring areas in the Australian Capital Territory, but they are very different in how they function. Holder is a residential community of 2,816 people with a very walkable score of 7.7, where almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of parks, groceries, and health services. In contrast, Molonglo is largely non-residential with a population of 0 and is described as car-dependent, with a walkability score of 1.4.

Both areas experience very similar weather, with average maximum temperatures around 21 degrees. While Holder has many local businesses and a short 11-minute drive to the city, Molonglo has no businesses and a much longer drive time of 53 minutes. The gap in accessibility is stark, as Holder has 22 public transport stops compared to just 2 in Molonglo.