Flinders Ranges vs Port Augusta - Surrounds

Flinders Ranges and Port Augusta - Surrounds are two distinct parts of South Australia. The Flinders Ranges has a far larger First Nations population, but First Nations residents here face higher unemployment at 16.8% and lower typical personal incomes of $435. In contrast, First Nations households in Port Augusta - Surrounds earn far more, with a typical household income of $2,208 and a much higher Year 12 completion rate of 50.0%. Accessibility also differs; Flinders Ranges is mostly car-dependent but has more homes within a 15-minute walk of schools, health services, and groceries than Port Augusta - Surrounds, which is car-dependent.

These two areas have tracked similarly since 2011, and both share a very similar mean terrain slope of around 4%. While Flinders Ranges has more overall walkable amenities, Port Augusta - Surrows has a higher share of its walkable amenities focused on public transport. Both areas remain largely dependent on cars for daily travel.