Lake Macquarie vs Wangi Wangi

Wangi Wangi and Lake Macquarie are neighbouring areas with very different profiles. Wangi Wangi is a residential hub of 2,920 people with far more infrastructure, including 29 public transport stops and four schools. In contrast, Lake Macquarie is largely non-residential with no recorded population and no public transport routes. Wangi Wangi also has a much larger Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population, with 154 people compared to none in Lake Macquarie.

Both areas are similar in their average school advantage score. This common ground exists alongside other differences, such as street connectivity, which is far higher in Wangi Wangi. While Lake Macquarie's walkable amenities are entirely parks, Wangi Wangi has a mix of services, with public transport and food and drink making up the largest shares.