Jigalong vs Nullagine

Jigalong and Nullagine are two remote areas in Western Australia. Jigalong is home to a far larger number of First Nations people, with 269 residents compared to 90 in Nullagine. There are notable differences in education and income for First Nations residents; in Nullagine, 49.3% finished Year 12 and the typical household income is $1,312, while in Jigalong, only 24.5% finished Year 12 and the typical household income is $759. Nullagine is also more urban in layout, with 42 street intersections per square kilometre compared to just 3 in Jigalong.

The gap in First Nations household income between the two areas has widened over time. However, they share some similarities, such as a very high rate of people speaking First Nations languages and a nearly identical typical personal income for First Nations people, which sits around $240 to $258.