Whyalla Barson vs Whyalla Jenkins

Whyalla Jenkins and Whyalla Barson are neighbouring areas with very different layouts. Whyalla Jenkins is a residential hub where 91.1% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport and the walkability score is somewhat walkable. In contrast, Whyalla Barson is largely non-residential and car-dependent, with only 3.2% of homes near public transport and a far higher minimum walk to the nearest stop at 76. Whyalla Jenkins also has far more street connectivity and a much larger Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population.

These two areas have tracked against each other consistently in some respects, such as their similar school advantage scores. Both areas also rely heavily on government schools, which make up about 88% of the sector in each place. While Whyalla Barson has a little more schools within 3 km, Whyalla Jenkins provides far more daily convenience, with 41.5% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries compared to just 2.6% in Whyalla Barson.