Iluka vs Tamala Park

Iluka (WA) and Tamala Park are neighbouring areas with very different levels of activity. Iluka (WA) is a populated hub where the area is very walkable and 96.8% of homes have a 15-minute-city walkshed. In contrast, Tamala Park is largely non-residential and mostly car-dependent, with 0% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services or schools. This difference is reflected in the street layout, as Iluka (WA) has far higher street connectivity with 341 intersections per square kilometre compared to just 12 in Tamala Park.

Both areas are located about the same distance from the city, with drive times of 23 and 24 minutes. They also share the same number of public transport routes. Despite these commonalities, Iluka (WA) remains far more connected to the rest of the region, as its residents can reach many more people by transit within 45 minutes than those in Tamala Park.