Beatty vs Morgan

Morgan and Beatty are two nearby areas in South Australia with very different profiles. Morgan is a small town of 509 people where residents are far older, with a typical age of 55. In contrast, Beatty is largely non-residential with a population of 0 and a typical age of 28. There are also stark differences in income; the typical weekly household income in Beatty is $1,874, which is far higher than the $745 seen in Morgan. Morgan serves as a local hub, with more street connectivity and a walkability score of 3.1 (mostly car-dependent), while Beatty is completely car-dependent.

These two areas have remained distinct, and the gap in their walkability and accessibility remains wide. While they share a similar landscape with a low mean terrain slope, Morgan provides far more amenities. For example, about 42% of homes in Morgan are within a 15-minute walk of groceries and health services, whereas Beatty has no such access. The two areas also differ in their public transport, as Morgan has two routes and two stops, while Beatty has none.