Newfield vs Waarre

Newfield and Waarre are both sparsely populated neighbouring areas in Victoria. Newfield has a small population of 59 people, while Waarre is largely non-residential with no residents. Where people do live, Newfield is much wealthier; typical weekly household income there is $1,812, while in Waarre it is far lower at $725. The typical resident in Newfield is 49, but they are far older in Waarre at 77 years.

These two areas are becoming more distinct as the income gaps widen. They share several similarities, such as being entirely car-dependent and having no residents within walking distance of schools, parks, or shops. In both places, there are typically 0.6 people per bedroom.