Daguragu vs Lajamanu

Daguragu and Lajamanu are two remote Northern Territory communities located about 103 km apart. There are significant differences in their local economies, with First Nations unemployment far higher in Daguragu at 68.2% compared to 18.3% in Lajamanu. Lajamanu is also home to a far larger number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, with 605 residents compared to 195 in Daguragu. Lajamanu has more street connectivity with 7 intersections per square kilometre, while Daguragu has none.

Both areas share a deep cultural connection, with nearly every resident in both places speaking a First Nations language. In Daguragu, the typical First Nations resident is slightly older at 21 and earns a little more, with a typical personal income of $203 compared to $175 in Lajamanu. This is consistent with First Nations household incomes being a little higher in Daguragu, where Year 12 completion is also well higher at 9.1% against 5.0% in Lajamanu.