Malak vs Wanguri

Malak and Wanguri are neighbouring areas in Darwin with distinct profiles. Malak has a far larger First Nations population, with 689 people, and a much higher First Nations unemployment rate of 21.7%. In contrast, Wanguri is much more convenient for residents on foot; 100% of homes there are within a 15-minute walk of groceries and health services, compared to 47.0% and 48.2% in Malak. While Malak has far higher street connectivity with 341 intersections per square kilometre, Wanguri's walkability score is well higher at 7.9.

Both areas are equally accessible for those using public transport, with 100% of homes within a 10-minute walk of a stop. They also share an identical record for access to parks and schools, which are all within a 15-minute walk. While Wanguri has slightly higher typical incomes for First Nations residents, the two areas are very similar in the share of people who speak a First Nations language, at 17.9% in Malak and 18.8% in Wanguri.