Least Dense in South Australia

Top 81 cities ranked by least dense

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Least Dense — South Australia

1 Naracoorte 4/mi²

2 Elizabeth Downs 6/mi²

3 Warradale 6/mi²

4 Salisbury Heights 6/mi²

5 Glengowrie 6/mi²

6 Windsor Gardens 6/mi²

7 Christie Downs 6/mi²

8 Redwood Park 6/mi²

9 Enfield 6/mi²

10 Gawler East 6/mi²

11 Modbury 6/mi²

12 Somerton Park 6/mi²

13 Kilburn 6/mi²

14 Mitchell Park 6/mi²

15 Christies Beach 6/mi²

16 North Haven 7/mi²

17 Modbury North 7/mi²

18 Lockleys 7/mi²

19 West Lakes 7/mi²

20 Grange 7/mi²

21 Norwood 7/mi²

22 Munno Para West 7/mi²

23 Henley Beach 7/mi²

24 Salisbury Downs 7/mi²

25 Seaford Rise 7/mi²

26 Valley View 7/mi²

27 Fulham Gardens 7/mi²

28 Northgate 7/mi²

29 Glenelg North 7/mi²

30 Findon 7/mi²

31 Burton 8/mi²

32 Highbury 8/mi²

33 Davoren Park 8/mi²

34 Para Hills 8/mi²

35 Sheidow Park 8/mi²

36 Modbury Heights 8/mi²

37 Paradise 8/mi²

38 Whyalla Stuart 8/mi²

39 Blakeview 8/mi²

40 Whyalla Norrie 8/mi²

41 Pooraka 9/mi²

42 Strathalbyn 9/mi²

43 Wynn Vale 9/mi²

44 Rostrevor 9/mi²

45 North Adelaide 9/mi²

46 Andrews Farm 10/mi²

47 Campbelltown 10/mi²

48 Salisbury 10/mi²

49 Hope Valley 10/mi²

50 Ingle Farm 10/mi²

51 Magill 10/mi²

52 Greenwith 11/mi²

53 Salisbury East 11/mi²

54 Athelstone 11/mi²

55 Flagstaff Hill 12/mi²

56 Salisbury North 12/mi²

57 Seaton 12/mi²

58 Aldinga Beach 12/mi²

59 Aberfoyle Park 13/mi²

60 Craigmore 13/mi²

61 Woodcroft 14/mi²

62 Happy Valley 14/mi²

63 Nuriootpa 14/mi²

64 Hallett Cove 15/mi²

65 Mawson Lakes 16/mi²

66 Port Pirie 16/mi²

67 Murray Bridge 17/mi²

68 Prospect 18/mi²

69 Paralowie 20/mi²

70 Parafield Gardens 20/mi²

71 Gawler 24/mi²

72 Port Augusta 25/mi²

73 Morphett Vale 29/mi²

74 Mount Barker 70/mi²

75 Adelaide Hills 170/mi²

76 Golden Grove 936/mi²

77 Port Lincoln 1,437/mi²

78 Mount Gambier 2,401/mi²

79 Adelaide 2,938/mi²

80 Adelaide city centre 4,894/mi²

81 Klemzig 6,204/mi²

The least densely populated cities in South Australia offer spacious living with more land per resident. Naracoorte has just 4 people per square mile. These cities provide room to spread out with larger lot sizes and more open space.

Low-density cities typically feature more single-family homes with larger yards, easier parking, and less traffic congestion. They appeal to families seeking space, privacy, and access to nature without moving to a fully rural area.

While the spread-out nature of these cities means longer drives to amenities and greater reliance on personal vehicles, many residents value the trade-off for quieter neighborhoods and a more relaxed pace of life.

Did You Know?

1. In Naracoorte, there are only 4 people per square mile — each resident has roughly 6,832,941 square feet of city space.
2. Low-density cities often have significantly lower housing costs due to more available land for development.
3. Many of the least dense cities are located in the western United States, where vast open spaces define the landscape.

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