Nyirripi and Tanami Outstations vs Yuelamu

Nyirripi and Tanami Outstations and Yuelamu are both remote Northern Territory areas with very small populations. A major difference is found in employment, where First Nations unemployment is far higher in Yuelamu at 53.6%, compared to 0.0% in Nyirripi and Tanami Outstations. Local amenities also vary; 94.2% of homes in Nyirripi and Tanami Outstations are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, while no homes in Yuelamu have this access. Nyirripi and Tanami Outstations is also mostly car-dependent, while Yuelamu is car-dependent.

Both areas are almost identical when it comes to typical First Nations personal incomes, which sit around $245 to $251. They also share a very strong connection to culture, with the vast majority of people in both places speaking a First Nations language. In both areas, there is no access to public transport or parks within a 10 to 15-minute walk. While Yuelamu has a higher share of people who finished Year 12 at 18.2%, both areas sit far below the national figure for school completions.