Whyalla Barson vs Whyalla Stuart

Whyalla Stuart and Whyalla Barson are neighbouring areas with very different layouts. Whyalla Stuart is a populated hub that is very walkable, with 89.9% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries and 99.6% near public transport. In contrast, Whyalla Barson is largely non-residential and is car-dependent, where only 2.6% of homes are within a short walk of groceries. Whyalla Stuart also has a far larger Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population, with 559 people compared to none in Whyalla Barson.

Both areas have school sizes and advantage scores that are very similar. These figures sit close to the national figure, showing a shared educational profile. While they are similar in this regard, their accessibility differs wildly; Whyalla Stuart has 40 public transport stops, while Whyalla Barson has none.