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South-West Coast

19,710 km²

Daily life in South-West Coast is almost entirely car-dependent due to its vast size and sparse layout. This sparsely populated region of South Australia has very few residential hubs, leaving most homes far from basic services. While the landscape is expansive, the small number of residents live in an area where walking to a shop or school is uncommon. It is a remote setting where most people rely on private vehicles to get around.

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First Nations

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First Nations residents here are far older than the national typical age of 24, with a typical age of 44. While 29.9% speak a First Nations language—far above the national 12.3%—educational outcomes are among the lowest, with only 9.1% completing Year 12.

67 First Nations people

44 yrs Median age Here 44 yrs SA 24 yrs Aus 24 yrs

9.1% Year 12 Here 9.1% SA 34.7% Aus 37.0%

16.0% Unemployment Here 16.0% SA 15.6% Aus 12.3%

$433 Median income Here $433 SA $487 Aus $540

$900 Household income Here $900 SA $1,282 Aus $1,507

Walkability

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Walking is difficult here, with a walkability score of 1.5 and no homes within 10 minutes of public transport. Most homes are far below the state average for access to services, as 0% of residents can walk to health services within 15 minutes.

1.5 Walk score

1.6 Types ≤15 min