Lake Darlot vs Lake Wells

Lake Darlot and Lake Wells are both remote areas in Western Australia. Lake Darlot has a small population of 178 people, while Lake Wells is largely non-residential with zero residents. The two areas differ sharply in demographics and money; the typical resident in Lake Darlot is 34, whereas they are far older in Lake Wells at 64. Typical personal weekly income is far higher in Lake Darlot at $2,031, but typical weekly household income is far higher in Lake Wells at $1,875.

These gaps in income and age have remained steady over time. Both areas are similarly isolated, with no public transport, no schools within 3 km, and no street intersections. This lack of infrastructure is common to both places, which sit far apart in the desert.