The harsh conditions make living in 'dugouts' the only way to go, but residents here have all the creature comforts they could ask for!
It's about a days drive away from the nearest big city, however, you won't need to leave home if you don't want to..
There are underground churches, motels, restaurants, beauty salons, etc.. and even an above-ground golf course, however,
they use glow-in-the-dark golf balls so they can play at night, when it's not 120 or more degrees outside.
And you may recognize some locations around town, as part of Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome were filmed there.
And just in case you're interested in moving to Coober Pedy, click HERE to see the homes for sale!