Waterfall vs Woronora Dam

Waterfall and Woronora Dam are neighbouring areas with very different levels of activity. Waterfall is a small residential community of 522 people, while Woronora Dam is largely non-residential with a population of zero. This is reflected in the infrastructure; Waterfall has far more public transport stops and routes, and 85.6% of its homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school. In contrast, Woronora Dam is far more remote, with a drive time to the city that is far higher than in Waterfall.

Everyday life in both places is mostly car-dependent, as neither area has any homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services. However, Waterfall is far more walkable overall, with a score of 3.9 (mostly car-dependent) compared to 0.7 (car-dependent) in Woronora Dam. This is consistent with the street connectivity, which is far higher in Waterfall.