Least Dense in South Australia

Top 81 cities ranked by least dense

Least Dense - South Australia

1 Naracoorte 4/mi²
2 Hillbank 6/mi²
3 Brooklyn Park 6/mi²
4 Northfield 6/mi²
5 Seaford Meadows 6/mi²
6 Newton 6/mi²
7 Parkside 6/mi²
8 Elizabeth Downs 6/mi²
9 West Beach 6/mi²
10 Blair Athol 6/mi²
11 Christie Downs 6/mi²
12 Gawler East 6/mi²
13 Redwood Park 6/mi²
14 Plympton 7/mi²
15 Flinders Park 7/mi²
16 North Haven 7/mi²
17 Modbury 7/mi²
18 Kilburn 7/mi²
19 Mitchell Park 7/mi²
20 Glengowrie 7/mi²
21 Modbury North 7/mi²
22 Warradale 7/mi²
23 Windsor Gardens 7/mi²
24 Somerton Park 7/mi²
25 Christies Beach 7/mi²
26 Lockleys 7/mi²
27 Seaford Rise 7/mi²
28 Grange 7/mi²
29 Enfield 8/mi²
30 Henley Beach 8/mi²
31 Salisbury Downs 8/mi²
32 Norwood 8/mi²
33 Davoren Park 8/mi²
34 Valley View 8/mi²
35 Burton 8/mi²
36 Fulham Gardens 8/mi²
37 Whyalla Norrie 8/mi²
38 Glenelg North 8/mi²
39 Sheidow Park 8/mi²
40 West Lakes 8/mi²
41 Whyalla Stuart 8/mi²
42 Para Hills 8/mi²
43 North Adelaide 8/mi²
44 Highbury 8/mi²
45 Modbury Heights 8/mi²
46 Findon 8/mi²
47 Paradise 9/mi²
48 Pooraka 9/mi²
49 Munno Para West 9/mi²
50 Wynn Vale 9/mi²
51 Hope Valley 10/mi²
52 Strathalbyn 10/mi²
53 Rostrevor 10/mi²
54 Andrews Farm 10/mi²
55 Salisbury 11/mi²
56 Blakeview 11/mi²
57 Campbelltown 11/mi²
58 Salisbury East 11/mi²
59 Athelstone 12/mi²
60 Ingle Farm 12/mi²
61 Magill 12/mi²
62 Greenwith 12/mi²
63 Flagstaff Hill 12/mi²
64 Port Augusta 13/mi²
65 Salisbury North 13/mi²
66 Nuriootpa 16/mi²
67 Nairne 16/mi²
68 Parafield Gardens 22/mi²
69 Whyalla 26/mi²
70 Morphett Vale 29/mi²
71 Gawler 30/mi²
72 Encounter Bay 38/mi²
73 Mount Barker 59/mi²
74 Goolwa 62/mi²
75 Adelaide Hills 170/mi²
76 Golden Grove 963/mi²
77 Port Lincoln 1,505/mi²
78 Mount Gambier 2,508/mi²
79 Adelaide 2,775/mi²
80 Adelaide city centre 4,494/mi²
81 Klemzig 6,921/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 6,483,349 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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