Caroona vs Windy

Caroona and Windy are two nearby rural areas in New South Wales. Caroona is the more established of the two, with 196 residents and a typical age of 40. In contrast, Windy is largely non-residential with a population of 0. Residents in Caroona are far older than in Windy, where the typical age is just 27. Caroona also has far more Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, with 103 compared to none in Windy.

Both areas are entirely car-dependent, with no homes within a short walk of public transport, parks, or health services. While Caroona has a few more local amenities and a school within 3 km, Windy lacks these features. The typical weekly household income is well higher in Caroona at $933, though the typical personal income is well higher in Windy at $725.