Gammon Ranges vs Willow Springs

Willow Springs and Gammon Ranges are both sparsely populated areas of South Australia. Willow Springs has a population of 72, while Gammon Ranges is even smaller with only 7 people. There are clear differences in their typical residents; those in Gammon Ranges are noticeably older at 53 compared to 46 in Willow Springs. Incomes are also different, with the typical weekly household income well higher in Gammon Ranges at $1,824, compared to $1,375 in Willow Springs. Additionally, Willow Springs has a larger Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population with 9 people, while Gammon Ranges has none.

Both areas have followed a similar pattern since 2011, remaining very remote and car-dependent. They are effectively alike in their lack of infrastructure, as neither has any homes within a 15-minute walk of a school, park, or grocery store. This is consistent with their walkability scores, which are both car-dependent. They also share similar household sizes, with both areas averaging around two people per home.