Terowie vs Ulooloo

Terowie and Ulooloo are nearby rural areas in South Australia, though they differ greatly in scale. Terowie is sparsely populated with 135 residents, while Ulooloo is largely non-residential with a population of zero. The two places show a stark contrast in wealth; typical weekly household income in Ulooloo is $8,000, which is far higher than the $589 recorded in Terowie. Terowie is also more developed, with a walkability score of 2.8 (mostly car-dependent) compared to 0.0 (car-dependent) in Ulooloo, and far more homes located within a 15-minute walk of a park.

Both areas are similar in that no homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school, health services, or groceries. This lack of local services is a common feature for both, as they both sit well below the national figure for access to such amenities. While residents in Ulooloo are noticeably older with a typical age of 62 compared to 56 in Terowie, both areas remain far older than the national average.