Douglas Point vs Middleback Range

Douglas Point and Middleback Range are both sparsely populated areas in South Australia. They differ sharply in their demographics and wealth. The typical resident in Douglas Point is far older at 69, while the typical person in Middleback Range is only 32. There is also a massive gap in earnings; typical weekly personal income in Middleback Range is $3,500, which is far higher than the $464 seen in Douglas Point. Because of these different profiles, homes in Middleback Range are much larger, with 4.0 people per home compared to 2.1 in Douglas Point.

Both areas have tracked similarly since 2011 as very remote places. They are both car-dependent, with almost no walking access to shops or services. While Douglas Point has a few more schools nearby, both areas sit far below the national figure for typical weekly incomes and have very few residents.