Moil vs Wagaman

Moil and Wagaman are neighbouring suburbs in Darwin with very similar profiles, though they differ in outcomes for First Nations residents. In Moil, Year 12 completion for First Nations people is higher than most areas at 40.7%, while in Wagaman it is 33.3%. This gap is reflected in employment, with the First Nations unemployment rate well higher in Wagaman at 18.3%, compared to 12.1% in Moil.

Both areas sit near the national figure for First Nations unemployment, though Moil is closer to the Australian average. They share a highly convenient layout where every home is within a 10-minute walk of public transport and a 15-minute walk of schools, health services, and groceries. Both are extremely walkable, though Wagaman is a walker's paradise and Moil is very walkable.