Alpurrurulam vs Barkly

Alpurrurulam and Barkly are two distinct areas in the Northern Territory, separated by about 258 km. Alpurrurulam is more concentrated, with 97.3% of homes within a 15-minute walk of health services, schools and groceries. In contrast, Barkly is vast and more car-dependent, with 0.0% of homes near groceries. There are also notable differences in outcomes for First Nations people; for example, the unemployment rate is far higher in Barkly (36.5%) than in Alpurrurulam (25.5%), while First Nations Year 12 completion is far higher in Barkly (14.7% compared to 4.4%).

These two areas have tracked differently since 2011, with the gap in First Nations personal income widening, as the typical income in Barkly is now well higher at $380 compared to $240 in Alpurrurulam. Both areas share a very strong First Nations presence, with 86.0% of people in Alpurrurulam and 68.2% in Barkly speaking a First Nations language. They are also alike in their lack of public transport, with 0.0% of homes in either place within a 10-minute walk of a stop.