Jingili vs Rapid Creek

Jingili and Rapid Creek are neighbouring suburbs with distinct profiles for their First Nations residents. In Jingili, the typical First Nations resident is just 19, while in Rapid Creek they are far older at 30. This difference is matched by income, as the typical personal income for First Nations people is well higher in Rapid Creek at $717, compared to $512 in Jingili. Jingili is also more accessible for healthcare, with 64.2% of homes within a 15-minute walk of health services, compared to 33.2% in Rapid Creek.

Both areas are very walkable, with residents in both places having’ easy access to parks, schools and public transport. The two suburbs also share similar proportions of people who speak a First Nations language. While they remain alike in these ways, the gap in First Nations personal income has widened since the last census.