Kalka and Homelands vs Watarru and Outstations

Kalka and Homelands and Watarru and Outstations are both sparsely populated areas of South Australia. The most notable difference is that Kalka and Homelands has a far larger number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, with 107 residents compared to none in Watarru and Outstations.

Both areas are completely car-dependent, with no homes located within walking distance of parks, schools, groceries, or health services. This lack of local amenities is a shared trait across both regions, which have both remained similarly isolated over time.