That’s the verdict of Sonja Tilbrook, from the Lifeline charity, and Doug Morton, from volunteer service Meals on Wheels.

They say local people are more likely to be concerned for their elderly neighbours than their city cousins.

Ms Tilbrook, Lifeline’s programmes position manager, said those in the city can become isolated even though they were surrounded by people.

“Where I live everyone knows everyone because people have worked and lived in the area for a very long time.”

Remembering those living around you was celebrated this Sunday across Australia, with the seventh annual Neighbour Day.

The yearly event was founded in 2003 after the dead body of an elderly Melbourne woman was not discovered until two years after she had died.

The day aims to bring people together by encouraging neighbours to organise community events such as barbecues or sports matches, or just get together for breakfast or afternoon tea.

Although no community organisations or charities celebrated the day in Port Augusta, both Ms Tilbrook and Mr Morton said they would consider marking the occasion in the future.

Mr Morton was also keen to emphasise the neighbourly spirit that exists in the area.

“I don’t think you will find many people with others living beside them who they are not aware of.

“Even if they didn’t see one of their neighbours for a day or two, they would make the effort and go and see them, they wouldn’t just be left unnoticed.”