Nauiyu Nambiyu vs Peppimenarti

Nauiyu Nambiyu and Peppimenarti are two remote areas in the Northern Territory. Nauiyu Nambiyu is far larger in terms of First Nations population, with 319 people compared to 171 in Peppimenarti. Income varies significantly between them; typical First Nations household income in Nauiyu Nambiyu is $1,562, which is far higher than the $466 seen in Peppimenarti. Nauiyu Nambiyu also has a well higher rate of Year 12 completion, at 16.8% compared to 11.4% in Peppimenarti.

Both places share a very strong connection to culture, with a huge share of residents speaking a First Nations language. This is especially true in Peppimenarti, where 86.5% of people speak one, which is far higher than the 72.4% in Nauiyu Nambiyu. While the two areas are similar in their strong cultural ties, the gap in First Nations unemployment has remained notable, with the rate well higher in Peppimenarti at 18.2%.