Anama vs Marola

Marola and Anama are both sparsely populated areas in South Australia. There are significant differences in their residents and households; the typical person in Marola is far older at 42 compared to 29 in Anama. This is consistent with the much larger households in Marola, where five people typically live per home and 1.2 people share each bedroom, whereas Anama averages just 1.5 people per home and 0.4 per bedroom. Weekly personal income is also far higher in Marola at $1,562, compared to $725 in Anama.

Both areas are entirely car-dependent, with no amenities, parks, or public transport within a 15-minute walk. They are also similarly remote, with drive times to the city sitting between 116 and 127 minutes. These shared traits highlight the isolated nature of both places, even as the age and income gaps between them remain stark.