Calperum Station vs Renmark West

Renmark West and Calperum Station are two nearby areas in South Australia with very different levels of activity. Renmark West is a residential area with 1,358 people, while Calperum Station is largely non-residential with no population. This difference is clear in their layout and services, as Renmark West has six schools within 3 km and far more street intersections than Calperum Station.

These two areas have tracked very differently since 2011, as Renmark West maintains its population while Calperum Station remains empty. Both areas lack public transport routes and stops. While Renmark West has a larger number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, Calperum Station's only walkable amenities are parks.