Gipsy Point vs Wallagaraugh

Gipsy Point and Wallagaraugh are both sparsely populated areas in East Gippsland. Gipsy Point has a small population of 31 people, while Wallagaraugh is effectively non-residential with no people. Gipsy Point is more walkable, rated as mostly car-dependent, and has far more homes within a short walk of parks and public transport. In contrast, Wallagaraugh is car-dependent and has far higher typical weekly incomes, with a typical personal income of $2,500 compared to $574 in Gipsy Point.

These two neighbouring areas have tracked similarly since 2011, remaining very remote and isolated. Both lack essential services within walking distance, such as schools, groceries, and health services. They also share a similar landscape, with a mean terrain slope of around 14%. While Gipsy Point has a younger typical age of 47, residents in Wallagaraugh are far older at 67, which is 29 years above the national figure.