Walungurru and Outstations vs Yuendumu and Outstations

Walungurru and Outstations and Yuendumu and Outstations are two remote Northern Territory areas located about 272 km apart. Yuendumu and Outstations has a far larger First Nations population, with 617 people compared to 381 in Walungurru and Outstations. Education levels differ significantly, as Year 12 completion for First Nations people is far higher in Yuendumu and Outstations at 16.0%, while it is 3.3% in Walungurru and Outstations. However, First Nations household income is well higher in Walungurru and Outstations at $1,271, compared to $1,012 in Yuendumu and Outstations.

Both areas are very similar in how people live and move, with almost everyone speaking a First Nations language and having a somewhat walkable neighborhood. This shared experience is seen in the fact that nearly all homes in both places are within a 15-minute walk of schools, health services, and groceries. While they share these basics, the type of nearby amenities differs, with Walungurru and Outstations having more health and school facilities, while Yuendumu and Outstations has a much higher share of cultural sites.