Farrell Flat vs Porter Lagoon

Farrell Flat and Porter Lagoon are neighbouring areas in South Australia. Porter Lagoon is sparsely populated with only 8 people, while Farrell Flat has 201 residents. There are stark differences in income; the typical household income in Porter Lagoon is $2,250, which is far higher than the $1,111 seen in Farrell Flat. Homes in Porter Lagoon are also more crowded, with 4.0 people per home compared to 2.2 in Farrell Flat. Farrell Flat is better served by infrastructure, with two public transport routes and more amenities within walking distance, while Porter Lagoon has none.

Both areas are almost identical in their distance from the city, with drive times of around 100 minutes. They are also alike in that no homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school, health services, or groceries. While both are considered car-dependent, Farrell Flat is slightly more walkable. The typical age of residents is older in Farrell Flat, where the usual person is 50, compared to 43 in Porter Lagoon.