Comparisons
South Australia vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Australia: Western Australia and Tasmania
South Australia in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in South Australia peaked in 1991-2005. To get a sense of how street development has changed in South Australia, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Adelaide, Huntfield Heights and Elizabeth North. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in South Australia follow the same region trend.
South Australia in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in South Australia is Elizabeth North with an SNDi of 3.73, which is relatively sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Adelaide with an SNDi of 2.68, which is relatively well-connected. See trends for these cities: Adelaide, Elizabeth North
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in South Australia rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in South Australia, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Adelaide, Huntfield Heights and Elizabeth North. Out of the three cities, Elizabeth North does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Elizabeth North peaked in 1991-2005.