North Brother vs West Haven

West Haven and North Brother are neighbouring areas with very different levels of activity. West Haven is a residential area of 1,139 people with far more street connectivity and better access to services, while North Brother is largely non-residential with no population. Residents in West Haven have far more amenities within a 15-minute walk, including 21.0% of homes being within walking distance of a school, whereas North Brother has no such access. This is reflected in the walkability scores, which are car-dependent for both, though well higher in West Haven.

Both areas share a lack of local shops and health services, as no homes in either place are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or medical care. They are also similar in their access to schools, with three schools located within 3km of both areas. While West Haven has far more public transport stops and a larger Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population, the two neighbours remain equally reliant on cars for their daily needs.