Kringin vs Paruna

Paruna and Kringin are both sparsely populated areas in South Australia. Paruna is the larger of the two with 36 people, while Kringin has just 3 residents. The typical resident in Kringin is far older at 65, compared to 53 in Paruna. Income is far higher in Paruna, where the typical weekly household income is $850, while in Kringin it is $225. Paruna also has better access to basic services, with a walkability score of 2.3 (mostly car-dependent) and some public transport options, whereas Kringin is car-dependent with no public transport stops.

Both areas are almost identical when it comes to the local terrain, with a mean slope of around 3% to 4%. They also share a total lack of easy access to essential services, as no homes in either place are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools. While both are far older than the national figure, the gap in typical age has remained significant.