Kappawanta vs Sheringa

Sheringa and Kappawanta are both sparsely populated areas in South Australia. Sheringa has 32 residents, while Kappawanta has none. There are stark differences in wealth and age between them; typical weekly household income in Kappawanta is far higher at $7,000 compared to $1,125 in Sheringa. Residents in Kappawanta are also far older, with a typical age of 67 compared to 55 in Sheringa.

These two areas have tracked differently over time, with the income gap between them widening. Both are entirely car-dependent and lack a 15-minute walkshed for parks, schools, or health services. While both are far older than the national figure, they share a similar lack of public transport and a small number of people living in each home.