Arcoona vs Oakden Hills

Arcoona and Oakden Hills are both sparsely populated areas in South Australia. The two places differ sharply in age and income; the typical resident in Arcoona is 34, while those in Oakden Hills are far older at 47. Weekly household income is also far higher in Oakden Hills, where the usual amount is $2,250 compared to $1,375 in Arcoona. However, First Nations personal income is far higher in Arcoona at $1,249, whereas it is $725 in Oakden Hills.

Everyday life is very similar in both places, as both are completely car-dependent. Neither area has any public transport stops, parks, or shops within walking distance. Both places also have no street intersections. This lack of infrastructure is consistent across both areas, regardless of Arcoona having one school within 3 km while Oakden Hills has none.