Byellee vs Kirkwood

Kirkwood and Byellee are neighbouring areas in Queensland, though they differ sharply in their layout and population. Kirkwood is a residential area of 2,513 people with a walkability score of 2.2 (mostly car-dependent), while Byellee is largely non-residential with a population of 0 and a score of 0.2 (car-dependent). Kirkwood has much more infrastructure, including far more public transport stops and routes, and 95.8% of its homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park compared to just 8.0% in Byellee.

These two areas have tracked similarly since 2011 in that neither offers easy walking access to basic needs. In both places, 0.0% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of health services, schools, or a 15-minute-city walkshed. This lack of nearby amenities is consistent across both areas, meaning residents in both Kirkwood and Byellee rely on vehicles for their daily trips.