Neat article on why southern Australia has no cities. https://www.ryanjhite.com/2025/12/02/the-great-australian-void-why-an-entire-coastline-has-no-cities/
Why the Great Australian Bight Has No Cities: Full Geographic BreakdownDiscover why a 1,000-km stretch of Australian coastline remains empty. Explore the Nullarbor, Bunda Cliffs, and the geography that prevents cities here.