Coolillie vs Mount Joy

Coolillie and Mount Joy are both sparsely populated areas in South Australia. There are large gaps in typical incomes, with Coolillie's typical weekly household income far higher at $3,750 compared to $1,375 in Mount Joy. This extends to personal income, which is $2,500 in Coolillie and $500 in Mount Joy. Households in Coolillie are also much larger, with 3.5 people per home and 1.5 people per bedroom, while Mount Joy has just 1.0 person per home and 0.3 per bedroom.

These income and household gaps have widened over time. Outside of these differences, the two areas are very similar and both are car-dependent. Residents in both places have no public transport stops, schools, or parks within a 15-minute walk. The typical age is also nearly the same, with residents in Mount Joy slightly older at 35 compared to 34 in Coolillie.