Brinkin - Nakara vs Wagaman

Brinkin - Nakara and Wagaman are neighbouring areas in Darwin with very different outcomes for their First Nations residents. In Brinkin - Nakara, First Nations people have a typical personal income of $888, which is far above the national figure, and a Year 12 completion rate of 49.1%. In contrast, Wagaman has a much higher First Nations unemployment rate of 18.3%, and the typical First Nations person there is younger at 20 years old compared to 24 in Brinkin - Nakara.

Both areas have remained very accessible since 2011, with every home in both places within a 10-minute walk of public transport and a 15-minute walk of a park. Wagaman is a walker's paradise and has a slightly higher share of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries and schools. Brinkin - Nakara is also very walkable, though it has more services and food and drink options within easy reach.