Kingscote vs North Cape

Kingscote and North Cape are neighbouring areas on Kangaroo Island that differ sharply in their layout and population. Kingscote is a developed hub where 70.6% of homes are in a 15-minute-city walkshed and the area is somewhat walkable. In contrast, North Cape is largely non-residential and car-dependent, with no homes within a 15-minute walk of a school, health service or groceries. Income differs greatly, with a typical weekly household income of $2,250 in North Cape, which is far higher than the $1,103 seen in Kingscote.

Both areas have tracked similarly since 2011 in terms of household size, with each averaging about two people per home. While they share this similarity, they remain distinct in their demographics; residents are far older in North Cape, where the typical person is 63 compared to 51 in Kingscote. Both areas are very remote, with drive times to the city well above the national figure.