Buchan South vs Reedy Flat

Buchan South and Reedy Flat are both sparsely populated areas in East Gippsland. Buchan South has a much older population, with a typical age of 46 compared to 34 in Reedy Flat. Financial gaps are also significant; the typical weekly household income in Buchan South is $1,187, which is far higher than the $725 seen in Reedy Flat. Residents in Reedy Flat live in more crowded conditions, with a far higher rate of 1.5 people per bedroom, compared to 0.7 in Buchan South.

These two areas have tracked similarly as car-dependent locations since 2011, with neither offering a walkable walkscore. Both lack homes within a 15-minute walk of schools, health services, or groceries. While Buchan South has a few more transport stops and a small number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents, both areas remain very quiet and largely non-residential.