Coconut Grove - Ludmilla vs Kulaluk

Coconut Grove - Ludmilla and Kulaluk are neighbouring areas in Darwin with very different profiles. Coconut Grove - Ludmilla has a far larger First Nations population, with 309 people compared to 33 in Kulaluk. Education and income levels for First Nations residents are also much higher in Coconut Grove - Ludmilla, where 30.1% finished Year 12 and the typical household earns $1,031, while in Kulaluk, no one finished Year 12 and the typical household earns $575.

The gap in First Nations household income has widened since the last census. While Coconut Grove - Ludmilla has more street intersections, Kulaluk has a much higher share of people who speak a First Nations language, at 30.3% compared to 19.4% in Coconut Grove - Ludmilla. The typical age of First Nations residents is similar in both areas, sitting around 29 or 30 years.