Douglas-Daly vs Emu Point

Douglas-Daly and Emu Point are two distinct areas in the Northern Territory located about 91 km apart. Emu Point has a much higher typical First Nations household income of $2,250 compared to $919 in Douglas-Daly. However, Emu Point also has a far higher First Nations unemployment rate at 28.6%, while Douglas-Daly is much lower at 11.8%. First Nations residents in Emu Point are also far more likely to speak a First Nations language, at 73.7% compared to 51.5% in Douglas-Daly.

While the gap in First Nations Year 12 completion is small, the difference in First Nations personal income is far higher in Douglas-Daly by $148. Both areas have a similar number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, with 169 in Douglas-Daly and 179 in Emu Point. They differ greatly in layout; Emu Point has a higher number of street intersections, while Douglas-Daly has none.