Hermannsburg vs Walungurru and Outstations

Hermannsburg and Walungurru and Outstations are two remote areas in the Northern Territory located about 273 km apart. The most striking differences are in employment and income; First Nations unemployment is far higher in Hermannsburg at 39.8% compared to 28.3% in Walungurru and Outstations. Typical First Nations household income is also well higher in Walungurru and Outstations at $1,271, while in Hermannsburg it is $959. In terms of accessibility, 97.5% of homes in Walungurru and Outstations are within a 15-minute walk of health services, which is far higher than the 81.3% in Hermannsburg.

Both areas are vastly different from the national figures, with the vast majority of residents speaking a First Nations language. They share a similar lack of public transport, with no homes within a 10-minute walk of a stop. While Hermannsburg has a higher rate of First Nations Year 12 completion at 8.3% compared to 3.3% in Walungurru and Outstations, this gap has been widening over time.