Marion - South vs Onkaparinga - North Coast

Marion - South and Onkaparinga - North Coast are neighbouring areas with very different layouts. Onkaparinga - North Coast is very walkable, with 83.7% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries and 60.3% near health services. In contrast, Marion - South is only somewhat walkable, and just 1.6% of its homes are within a 15-minute walk of health services. There is also a notable difference in First Nations outcomes; in Marion - South, 49.3% of First Nations people have completed Year 12 and the typical household income for this group is $1,906, which is far higher than the $1,120 typical income in Onkaparinga - North Coast.

Both areas share a very strong connection to transport, with about 97% of homes in each area located within a 10-minute walk of public transport. While they are both well-connected to transit, the local environment differs, with Onkaparinga - North Coast having a higher density of street intersections and a wider variety of nearby amenities.