Alawa - Brinkin - Nakara vs Karama

Alawa - Brinkin - Nakara and Karama are neighbouring residential areas in Darwin. Karama has a far larger First Nations population with 904 people, compared to 337 in Alawa - Brinkin - Nakara. However, the First Nations community in Alawa - Brinkin - Nakara sees better outcomes, with a typical household income of $2,197 and a Year 12 completion rate of 43.7%, which are both well higher than in Karama.

Both areas are very walkable, and for First Nations residents in Karama, the typical age of 21 is only a little below the national figure. This high level of walkability is shared by both places, with 100% of homes located within a 10-minute walk of public transport and a 15-minute walk of a park.