Irrunuytju vs Papulankutja

Irrunuytju and Papulankutja are two remote Western Australian communities located about 65 km apart. There are notable differences in their demographics and income; the typical First Nations resident in Irrunuytju is 32, which is far older than the typical resident in Papulankutja who is 24. First Nations household income is far higher in Irrunuytju at $1,312, compared to $749 in Papulankutja. Meanwhile, Year 12 completion is far higher in Papulankutja, where 34.8% have finished school compared to 14.1% in Irrunuytju.

Both areas are almost identical when it comes to street connectivity, with neither having any intersections per square kilometre. This shared lack of urban layout is consistent with their remote nature, though Papulankutja has a slightly larger First Nations population with 136 people. While Irrunuytju has more grocery amenities, Papulankutja has a higher share of parks and cultural facilities.