Alawoona vs Schell Well

Alawoona and Schell Well are both sparsely populated, non-residential areas in South Australia. There is a stark contrast in earnings between them; typical household income in Schell Well is $2,750 a week, which is far higher than the $850 typical in Alawoona. This difference extends to personal income, which is also far higher in Schell Well at $1,208 compared to $489 in Alawoona. Residents in Schell Well are also noticeably older, with a typical age of 66 compared to 63 in Alawoona.

Everyday life in both areas is very similar, as both are car-dependent and lack nearby shops, schools, health services, or public transport. They both have almost no homes within a 15-minute walk of a park or grocery store. While Schell Well has more people per home, both areas remain very small with tiny populations and have seen their gaps in income and age stay largely consistent over time.