Upper Kangaroo River vs Upper Kangaroo Valley

Upper Kangaroo River and Upper Kangaroo Valley are neighbouring rural areas in New South Wales. Upper Kangaroo River is more established with 151 residents, while Upper Kangaroo Valley is sparsely populated with only 3 people. There are stark differences in demographics and wealth; the typical resident in Upper Kangaroo River is far older at 58, compared to just 31 in Upper Kangaroo Valley. Incomes are also much higher in Upper Kangaroo River, where the typical weekly household income is $1,781, while it is $450 in Upper Kangaroo Valley. Rent is also far higher in Upper Kangaroo River, at $500 a week compared to $200.

Both areas sit near the national figure for the number of people per bedroom. They also share a similar lifestyle, as both are car-dependent and have no homes within a 15-minute walk of public transport, parks, schools or groceries. The drive time to the city is nearly identical for both, taking around 116 to 119 minutes.