Saltwater vs Wallabi Point

Wallabi Point and Saltwater are neighbouring areas in New South Wales, though they differ greatly in scale. Wallabi Point has a population of 938, while Saltwater is sparsely populated with only 4 residents. This difference is reflected in their infrastructure; Wallabi Point is mostly car-dependent and has 4 public transport stops, whereas Saltwater is car-dependent with no stops. The two areas also differ in age and income, with Saltwater's typical resident being far older at 58 compared to 45 in Wallabi Point, and typical weekly personal income being well higher in Wallabi Point at $845 compared to $575 in Saltwater.

Both areas have tracked similarly since 2011, remaining without any homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools. They share similar household settings, with nearly identical typical household incomes and the same number of people per bedroom. While Wallabi Point has more street connectivity and a higher share of homes near parks, both areas remain far from the national figure for walkability.