Argyle vs Amanbidji (Mialuni)

Argyle and Amanbidji (Mialuni) are remote areas with small First Nations populations, though they differ in age and opportunity. First Nations residents are far older in Argyle, where the typical age is 27, compared to just 18 in Amanbidji (Mialuni). Argyle has a much larger First Nations population of 138 people, and a higher share of Year 12 completions at 18.2%. In contrast, Amanbidji (Mialuni) has far higher unemployment at 52.0% and a much larger share of people who speak a First Nations language at 70.6%.

Everyday life in both places is car-dependent, with no homes within a short walk of groceries or public transport. While both are largely isolated, Amanbidji (Mialuni) has better access to essential services, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a school and health services. Argyle is more spread out and has more steeply sloped land, but a higher share of homes are near a park. The typical personal income for First Nations people in Argyle is well higher than in Amanbidji (Mialuni), at $344 compared to $268.