Alawa vs Millner

Alawa and Millner are neighbouring areas in Darwin. The two differ most in their First Nations populations; Alawa has a typical First Nations personal income of $735 and a household income of $2,083, both of which are well higher than in Millner, where these figures are $511 and $1,596. However, Alawa also has a well higher First Nations unemployment rate at 15.5%, compared with 8.4% in Millner. Millner has a larger First Nations population overall, and its residents are noticeably older on average.

Both areas have tracked similarly since 2011, remaining very walkable places to live. Every home in both Alawa and Millner is within a 15-minute walk of a park and a school, and both are within a 10-minute walk of public transport. While Millner has better street connectivity and more health services within walking distance, Alawa provides more nearby parks.