Port Augusta - Central vs Stirling North

Port Augusta - Central and Stirling North are neighbouring areas in South Australia with very different layouts. Port Augusta - Central is somewhat walkable and has much better access to daily needs, with 57.2% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries and health services, compared to 0% in Stirling North. There are also significant differences for First Nations residents; typical household income is far higher in Stirling North at $1,821, while it is $967 in Port Augusta - Central. Year 12 completion is also far higher in Stirling North at 32.9%, compared to 20.5% in Port Augusta - Central.

Both areas have a similar terrain slope, and both see First Nations unemployment rates that sit above the national figure. While Port Augusta - Central has a far larger First Nations population, Stirling North has a well higher share of people who speak a First Nations language at 18.5%. Public transport is a common link, as almost every home in both places is within a 10-minute walk of a stop.