Brinkin - Nakara vs Wulagi

Brinkin - Nakara and Wulagi are neighbouring areas in Darwin with very walkable layouts. Brinkin - Nakara has a far higher rate of First Nations Year 12 completion at 49.1% and a far higher share of people who speak a First Nations language (17.3%). Access to health services is also far higher in Brinkin - Nakara, where 99.0% of homes are within a 15-minute walk, compared to 68.5% in Wulagi. In contrast, Wulagi has a far larger population of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, with a typical age for this group that is noticeably younger than in Brinkin - Nakara.

These two areas have tracked closely since 2011, maintaining similar levels of First Nations household income and a high number of amenities within a short walk. Both are very walkable, with every home located within a 10-minute walk of public transport and a 15-minute walk of a park. While Wulagi has a well higher share of homes within walking distance of schools and groceries, Brinkin - Nakara is more likely to have food, drink and other services nearby.