Pine Creek vs Binjari

Pine Creek and Binjari are two different types of Northern Territory settlements located about 90 km apart. Pine Creek is much more walkable, with a walkability score of 3.9 (mostly car-dependent) and 88% of homes within a 15-minute walk of schools, health services, and parks. In contrast, Binjari is car-dependent and has no homes within a 15-minute walk of these amenities. Binjari has a larger First Nations population (232 people compared to 142 in Pine Creek) and a higher share of people who speak a First Nations language, at 76.7% compared to 60.6% in Pine Creek.

Both areas share very similar typical First Nations personal incomes, sitting at $288 in Pine Creek and $271 in Binjari. They are also alike in their lack of nearby public transport and grocery stores within a short walk. However, other gaps remain, such as the typical First Nations household income, which is well higher in Pine Creek at $1,292 than in Binjari at $966.