Indicator
Amenity types within a 15-minute walk
How many of the eight everyday amenity types — groceries, food & drink, health, schools, parks, culture, everyday services and public transport — the average home can reach on foot within 15 minutes, out of 8.
About this measure
Source: Walkability (OpenStreetMap, GTFS, ACARA & G-NAF, via Valhalla) (OpenStreetMap contributors, state transport agencies, ACARA & Geoscape Australia), 2026, ODbL 1.0 + CC BY. Explore the map below for local values.
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See how types ≤15 min varies across Australia.
Highest areas
SA2 areas with the highest types ≤15 min (latest data).
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Frequently asked questions
How is Amenity types within a 15-minute walk measured?
How many of the eight everyday amenity types — groceries, food & drink, health, schools, parks, culture, everyday services and public transport — the average home can reach on foot within 15 minutes, out of 8. It is calculated as a percentage of the relevant population or dwellings, so it can be compared fairly between large and small areas.
How does Amenity types within a 15-minute walk vary across Australia?
Across the 2,455 SA2 areas with data, Amenity types within a 15-minute walk ranges from 0.0 to 8.0, with a typical (median) area at 5.2. Most areas cluster toward the higher end, with a tail of much lower areas.
Where can I see Amenity types within a 15-minute walk for my area?
Use the interactive map to compare Amenity types within a 15-minute walk down to statistical area 2 (sa2) and postcode level, or search any suburb, postcode or council area to see its value in context against state and national figures.
Cite this page
OpenStreetMap contributors, state transport agencies, ACARA & Geoscape Australia. (2026). Amenity types within a 15-minute walk [Walkability (OpenStreetMap, GTFS, ACARA & G-NAF, via Valhalla)]. CensusAtlas, used under ODbL 1.0 + CC BY. https://censusatlas.au/indicator/walk-15min-amenity-types