Douglas-Daly vs Timber Creek - Surrounds

Douglas-Daly and Timber Creek - Surrounds are both large, remote areas in the Northern Territory. There are stark differences in their First Nations populations: the unemployment rate for First Nations people is far higher in Timber Creek - Surrounds at 65.5%, compared to 11.8% in Douglas-Daly. First Nations residents in Douglas-Daly are noticeably older, with a typical age of 30 compared to 23 in Timber Creek - Surrounds, and Year 12 completion is well higher in Douglas-Daly at 15.8% versus 9.6%.

Both areas are almost identical in their walkability scores, with both being car-dependent. They share very similar typical incomes for First Nations households and people, as well as a lack of homes within walking distance of public transport or health services. While more people speak a First Nations language in Timber Creek - Surrounds, Douglas-Daly has a well larger First Nations population with 169 people.