East Side vs Irlpme

East Side and Irlpme are neighbouring areas with very different roles. East Side is a populated hub where the walkability score is somewhat walkable and 93.1% of homes are within a 10 minute walk of public transport. In contrast, Irlpme is largely non-residential and car-dependent. The divide is clear in the local infrastructure: East Side has 13 schools and 9 public transport stops, while Irlpme has only 2 schools and no public transport stops.

These two areas have tracked against each other since 2011 by remaining worlds apart in terms of accessibility and population. While East Side serves as a central point for 3,098 people, including 430 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents, Irlpme remains empty. Despite these vast differences in layout and use, the two areas are effectively alike in their average school advantage scores.