Karama vs Millner - Jingili

Karama and Millner - Jingili are neighbouring areas in Darwin with distinct profiles for their First Nations residents. Karama has a far larger Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population with 904 people, while Millner - Jingili has 458. In Karama, these residents are noticeably younger, with a typical age of 21, which is lower than the national figure. Karama also has a far higher share of homes within a 15-minute walk of health services at 94.7%, compared to 82.5% in Millner - Jingili.

Both areas have remained very similar in their overall layout and accessibility since 2011. They are both very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park and within 10 minutes of public transport. They also share similar First Nations outcomes, including typical household incomes of around $1,600 and Year 12 completion rates of about 36%.