Walungurru and Outstations vs Yuelamu

Walungurru and Outstations and Yuelamu are two remote areas in the Northern Territory located about 257 km apart. The most striking difference is in accessibility; Walungurru and Outstations is somewhat walkable, with 97.5% of homes within a 15-minute walk of parks and groceries. In contrast, Yuelamu is car-dependent, and no homes are within a 15-minute walk of those same services. There are also notable gaps in education and employment, as First Nations Year 12 completion is far higher in Yuelamu at 18.2%, while First Nations unemployment is far higher in Yuelamu at 53.6%.

Both areas sit a little below the national figure for typical First Nations household income, though this is well higher in Walungurru and Outstations at $1,271 compared to $833 in Yuelamu. They share a similar profile in other ways, with both having almost no homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. They also both provide good access to a school and health services for nearly all residents. The typical age for First Nations residents is very similar across both places, sitting at 27 in Walungurru and Outstations and 26 in Yuelamu.