Mabins Well vs Steam Plains

Mabins Well and Steam Plains are both sparsely populated, non-residential areas. Mabins Well has a small population of 8 people, while Steam Plains has no residents. The two areas differ sharply in age and income; the typical resident in Mabins Well is far younger at 25, whereas the typical person in Steam Plains is 56. Typical weekly incomes are also different, and well higher in Steam Plains at $2,150 compared to $1,375 in Mabins Well.

These two nearby areas have both remained car-dependent, with no homes within walking distance of shops, parks, or health services. The gap in typical weekly income between them has widened over time. Both areas also sit far above the national figure for typical personal income.