Mimili and Mimili Homelands vs Dunjiba (Oodnadatta)

Mimili and Mimili Homelands and Dunjiba (Oodnadatta) are remote South Australian locations with distinct profiles. Mimili and Mimili Homelands has a much larger First Nations population, with 93.7% of people speaking a First Nations language, compared to 27.1% in Dunjiba (Oodnadatta). The typical First Nations resident is far older in Dunjiba (Oodnadatta) at 35, while the typical person in Mimili and Mimili Homelands is 26. In terms of income, First Nations households in Mimili and Mimili Homelands earn far more, with a typical income of $1,097 compared to $489 in Dunjiba (Oodnadatta).

Everyday life in both places involves a total lack of public transport within a 10-minute walk. However, Dunjiba (Oodnadatta) is more walkable, with a score of 5.2 (somewhat walkable) compared to 2.6 (mostly car-dependent) in Mimili and Mimili Homelands. This is seen in the fact that 94.5% of homes in Dunjiba (Oodnadatta) are within a 15-minute walk of a park and health services, while in Mimili and Mimili Homelands, no homes have this access.