Bradbury vs Dorset Vale

Bradbury (SA) and Dorset Vale are neighbouring areas in the Adelaide Hills, though they differ in scale and activity. Bradbury (SA) is sparsely populated with 178 people and is far more connected, with a drive time to the city of 24 minutes compared to 107 minutes in Dorset Vale. Bradbury (SA) also has more people per home at 2.6 and a typical weekly household income that is far higher at $1,916, while Dorset Vale is among the smallest areas at this level with a population of 0.

Both areas have tracked similarly since 2011 as largely car-dependent places with no public transport stops or homes within walking distance of groceries and health services. They are both located in steep terrain, though the slope is well higher in Dorset Vale. They also share a similar number of schools within 3 km and a similar level of school advantage.