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Homes within 15 min walk of a school

Share of local homes within a 15-minute walk of a school. Homes are counted as addresses (G-NAF), not people.

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 walk to school varies across Australia.

By statistical area 2 (sa2) By postcode By council (lga) By sub-region (sa3) By region (sa4) By capital city By state / territory By suburb / locality By urban area By urban centre By federal electorate By state electorate By section of state By section of state range By remoteness area By indigenous location By indigenous area By indigenous region

Highest areas

SA2 areas with the highest walk to school (latest data).

  1. Wickham - Carrington - Tighes Hill 100.0%
  2. Petersham - Stanmore 100.0%
  3. Marrickville - North 100.0%
  4. Marrickville - South 100.0%
  5. Darlinghurst 100.0%
  6. Potts Point - Woolloomooloo 100.0%

Related indicators

Walkability score View → Amenity types within a 15-minute walk View → Homes with a 15-minute-city walkshed View → Homes within 15 min walk of groceries View → Homes within 10 min walk of public transport View → Homes within 15 min walk of a park View → Homes within 15 min walk of health services View → Walkable amenities per 1,000 residents View → Street connectivity (intersections/km²) View → Mean terrain slope View →

Frequently asked questions

How is Homes within 15 min walk of a school measured?

Share of local homes within a 15-minute walk of a school. Homes are counted as addresses (G-NAF), not people. 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 Homes within 15 min walk of a school vary across Australia?

Across the 2,455 SA2 areas with data, Homes within 15 min walk of a school ranges from 0.0% to 100.0%, with a typical (median) area at 74.3%. Most areas cluster toward the higher end, with a tail of much lower areas.

Where can I see Homes within 15 min walk of a school for my area?

Use the interactive map to compare Homes within 15 min walk of a school 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). Homes within 15 min walk of a school [Walkability (OpenStreetMap, GTFS, ACARA & G-NAF, via Valhalla)]. CensusAtlas, used under ODbL 1.0 + CC BY. https://censusatlas.au/indicator/walk-coverage-school