Table 8

Mann–Whitney U Test result for dwelling type variable (urban vs rural)

Means rank (n = 58)
Mann- Z Asymp. Urban rural interpretation whitney sig. (2- (n = 34) (n = 24)
U tailed)
Benefit item showing significant result
06BN. Suitability for remote and off-grid living with minimal reliance on external infrastructure301.5−1.9750.04832.6325.06Significant difference
Barrier item showing significant result
01BR. The upfront cost of building an Earthship home makes it unaffordable for most Australians290−1.9370.05334.4226.03Borderline significance (p < 0.05)
10BR. Constructing Earthships is a labor- intensive process requiring specialized skills.277.5−2.1370.03334.9425.66Significant difference

Note(s):Grouping Variable: Dwelling Type (Urban vs Rural)

Source(s): Authors' own work

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