Churchill Island vs Sunset Strip

Sunset Strip (Vic.) and Churchill Island are neighbouring areas with very different levels of activity. Sunset Strip (Vic.) has a population of 503, while Churchill Island is largely non-residential with no residents. This gap is reflected in the local infrastructure; for example, Sunset Strip (Vic.) has far more homes within a 15-minute walk of a school (91.5% compared to 0.0%) and a much higher share of homes within 10 minutes of public transport (97.9% versus 0.0%). Street connectivity is also far higher in Sunset Strip (Vic.), with 68 intersections per square kilometre compared to 14 in Churchill Island.

Both areas are equally well-served by parks, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk. They are also almost identical in their drive time to the city and their lack of nearby health services. While both are considered mostly car-dependent, the gap in walkability is a little higher in Sunset Strip (Vic.).