Minmarama Park vs Larrakeyah - The Gardens

Minmarama Park and Larrakeyah - The Gardens are neighbouring areas in Darwin with very different profiles for First Nations residents. In Larrakeyah - The Gardens, typical First Nations household income is far higher at $2,181, compared to $749 in Minmarama Park. This is consistent with a far higher rate of Year 12 completion in Larrakeyah - The Gardens at 54.7%, while only 12.6% of First Nations residents in Minmarama Park finished school. First Nations residents in Minmarama Park are also far older, with a typical age of 40 compared to 24 in Larrakeyah - The Gardens.

Both areas are very walkable and almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park. This shared ease of access is a common feature, as the typical age for First Nations residents in Larrakeyah - The Gardens is about the same as the national figure. While both are accessible, Minmarama Park has far more homes within a 15-minute walk of health services (98.1% vs 24.2%) and groceries (92.7% vs 68.6%). Meanwhile, Larrakeyah - The Gardens has a far higher number of street intersections per square kilometre.