Westvale vs Winya

Winya and Westvale are neighbouring areas in the Somerset region, though they differ in how they are settled. Winya has a small population of 127 people and more local infrastructure, with two schools within 3 km and eight Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents. Westvale is largely non-residential with a population of 0. Because of this, Winya has more amenities and street connectivity, while Westvale is more remote with a drive time to the city of 104 minutes compared to 70 minutes for Winya.

Everyday life in both places is very similar in that residents are heavily reliant on cars. Both areas have a walkability score described as car-dependent, and almost no homes in either place are within a 10-minute walk of public transport. This lack of transit is consistent across both neighbours, which together sit far below the national figure for accessibility.