Dorset Vale vs Jupiter Creek

Jupiter Creek and Dorset Vale are neighbouring rural areas in South Australia. Jupiter Creek has a small population of 231 people, while Dorset Vale is largely non-residential. There are stark differences in wealth and demographics; typical weekly household income is far higher in Jupiter Creek at $2,305, compared to $1,125 in Dorset Vale. Jupiter Creek also has more people per home, with 2.8 compared to just 1.0 in Dorset Vale. While residents in both areas are older than the national figure, they are far older in Dorset Vale, where the typical resident is 64.

These two places are moving further apart in terms of their typical incomes, with the gap between them widening since 2011. They do share some similarities, as both are car-dependent with very low walkability. In both areas, no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or public transport.