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Whyalla Barson
47 km²
Whyalla Barson is a sparsely populated and largely non-residential area of South Australia. It is a car-dependent region with very few people and almost no homes within walking distance of basic services. The area is defined by its lack of residents and limited infrastructure, making it feel quite remote compared to the state average.
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The area has a total population of 0, making it one of the smallest areas of its kind.
There are 9 schools within 3 km, which is more than about 81% of similar areas, though the average school advantage score is much lower than most. Most of these schools are government-run, with primary schools making up two-thirds of the total.
The number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is 0, which is smaller than about 60% of similar areas.
Public transport is very limited, with a 76-minute walk to the nearest stop, placing it among the highest for this measure.
The area is heavily car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.6, far below the South Australian figure of 5.5. Only 9% of homes have a 15-minute city walkshed, and access to groceries, health services, and schools is far below state levels.
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