Alawa vs Wanguri

Alawa and Wanguri are neighbouring suburbs in Darwin with distinct economic profiles for First Nations residents. In Alawa, First Nations households earn a typical income of $2,083, which is well higher than in Wanguri at $1,437. However, the First Nations unemployment rate is also well higher in Alawa at 15.5%, compared to 9.1% in Wanguri. Wanguri has a slightly larger share of people who speak a First Nations language (18.8% compared to 15.5% in Alawa) and more homes within a 15-minute walk of health services (96.8% versus 82.9%).

Since 2011, these two areas have remained very similar in their layout and accessibility. Both are very walkable and every single home in both suburbs is within a 15-minute walk of a park, school, and groceries. They also share nearly identical numbers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents and similar rates of Year 12 completion for First Nations students.