Cairncross vs Pembrooke

Pembrooke and Cairncross are neighbouring areas in New South Wales, though they differ in how they are used. Pembrooke is sparsely populated with 118 people, while Cairncross is largely non-residential with a population of zero. Pembrooke has more infrastructure, including one school within 3 km and more street intersections per square kilometre. In contrast, the land in Cairncross is much steeper, with a mean terrain slope of 31.7% compared to 9.3% in Pembrooke.

Both areas are equally car-dependent, with no homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or parks. This lack of local amenities is a shared trait, as both sit well below the national figure for walkability. While Pembrooke has a small number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, Cairncross has none.