Emu Point vs Peppimenarti

Emu Point and Peppimenarti are two nearby areas in the Northern Territory with similar populations of First Nations people. Emu Point has far higher First Nations household incomes, at $2,250 compared to $466 in Peppimenarti. However, the First Nations unemployment rate is far higher in Emu Point at 28.6%, while it is 18.2% in Peppimenarti. Peppimenarti has a far higher share of people who speak a First Nations language, at 86.5% compared to 73.7% in Emu Point.

These differences in income and language are stark, but some gaps are smaller. The typical age of First Nations residents is nearly the same in both places, with Emu Point being only slightly older. Both areas also have very low First Nations Year 12 completion rates, which are far below the national figure. The gap in school access is a notable difference, as Emu Point has far more walkable schools while Peppimenarti has more walkable health and grocery options.