American Beach vs Baudin Beach

Baudin Beach and American Beach are neighbouring areas on Kangaroo Island, though American Beach is currently non-residential. In Baudin Beach, the typical resident is 56, while the typical resident in American Beach is far older at 72. There is a stark difference in weekly personal income, which is far higher in American Beach at $1,875 compared to $597 in Baudin Beach. Baudin Beach is also more developed for pedestrians, with a walkability score of 2.9 (mostly car-dependent) and more street connectivity than American Beach, which is car-dependent with a score of 0.8.

Both areas share a similar distance to the city, taking around 135 to 137 minutes to reach. This shared isolation is reflected in their lack of local services, as neither area has homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools. While Baudin Beach has more public transport stops and a higher share of homes near parks, both locations remain far from the national figure for urban convenience.