Malak vs Jingili

Malak and Jingili are neighbouring suburbs in Darwin with very different layouts and profiles. Malak has a far larger First Nations population, numbering 689 people, and is more likely to have residents who speak a First Nations language. However, it faces more challenges, with a First Nations unemployment rate of 21.7% and a typical First Nations household income of $1,190, which is well below the national figure. In contrast, Jingili has a smaller First Nations population and those households earn a typical income of $1,687. Jingili is also much more convenient for daily needs, with 99.5% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries, compared to just 47% in Malak.

Both areas sit near the national figure for the percentage of First Nations people who speak a First Nations language. They also share a high level of accessibility, with every home in both suburbs within a 10-minute walk of public transport and a 15-minute walk of a park. While both are considered very walkable, the layout differs; Malak has far higher street connectivity with 341 intersections per square kilometre, whereas Jingili's walkability is driven more by the close proximity of shops and services.