Emu Point vs Nauiyu Nambiyu

Emu Point and Nauiyu Nambiyu are two remote areas in the Northern Territory. They differ most in their First Nations workforce and income data; the First Nations unemployment rate is far higher in Emu Point at 28.6% compared to 11.6% in Nauiyu Nambiyu. However, typical First Nations household income is well higher in Emu Point at $2,250, while it is $1,562 in Nauiyu Nambiyu. Nauiyu Nambiyu has a far larger First Nations population with 319 people, compared to 179 in Emu Point.

Local services vary, with Emu Point having more schools and Nauiyu Nambiyu having more health and park amenities. These two places share a similar cultural profile, as First Nations language is spoken by over 72% of people in both. This cultural connection remains steady, while the gap in First Nations unemployment between the two areas has widened since the last census.