Acacia-Larrakia vs Kakadu - Marrakai - Surrounds

Kakadu - Marrakai - Surrounds and Acacia-Larrakia are two distinct Northern Territory areas located about 117 km apart. Kakadu - Marrakai - Surrounds has a much larger First Nations population of 206 people, compared to 106 in Acacia-Larrakia. A far higher share of residents in Kakadu - Marrakai - Surrounds speak a First Nations language (53.9% against 16.0% in Acacia-Larrakia), and typical First Nations personal incomes are well higher there at $496, compared to $357 in Acacia-Larrakia.

Both areas have tracked similarly since 2011 in terms of accessibility. They are both entirely car-dependent, with no homes within a 15-minute walk of schools, health services, or groceries. While Acacia-Larrakia has slightly more street connectivity, both areas share very similar First Nations household incomes of around $1,500 to $1,600.