Emu Point vs Nganmarriyanga (Palumpa)

Emu Point and Nganmarriyanga (Palumpa) are two distinct Northern Territory locations. Emu Point has a far higher typical First Nations household income of $2,250 compared to $784 in Nganmarriyanga (Palumpa). In contrast, Nganmarriyanga (Palumpa) has a much larger First Nations population of 328 people and a far higher share of people who speak a First Nations language at 99.7%, compared to 73.7% in Emu Point. Nganmarriyanga (Palumpa) also has a far higher rate of Year 12 completion among First Nations people at 26.5%, while Emu Point is at 14.8%.

Both areas share a very similar typical First Nations personal income of around $200. While they are alike in this measure, other gaps remain. Emu Point has a well higher First Nations unemployment rate of 28.6% compared to 23.7% in Nganmarriyanga (Palumpa). First Nations residents are also noticeably older in Emu Point, with a typical age of 24 compared to 21 in Nganmarriyanga (Palumpa).