Alawa vs Anula

Alawa and Anula are neighbouring areas in Darwin that differ mainly in their layout and community makeup. Anula is more connected for pedestrians with 333 intersections per square kilometre, far higher than Alawa's 135, and has a far higher share of homes within a 15-minute walk of health services (94.6% compared to 82.9%). Anula also has a far larger First Nations population with 313 people, while Alawa has 168. Among First Nations residents, those in Alawa are noticeably older, with a typical age of 26 compared to 23 in Anula, and they have a well higher unemployment rate of 15.5%.

Both areas are very walkable, and their First Nations residents earn a similar typical household income of around $2,080, which is near the national figure. Life in both places is convenient, as every home is within a short walk of groceries, schools, parks, and public transport. While both are very walkable, they offer different amenities; Alawa has a much higher share of public transport stops within walking distance, whereas Anula has far more parks.