Binjari vs Rockhole

Binjari and Rockhole are neighbouring areas in the Northern Territory with strong First Nations populations. Rockhole has a much higher share of people who speak a First Nations language, at 93.1% compared to 76.7% in Binjari. There are far more Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in Binjari, with 232 people compared to 145 in Rockhole. Education levels differ notably, with Year 12 completion among First Nations people well higher in Rockhole at 12.0% and only 2.7% in Binjari.

Both areas have tracked similarly since 2011, remaining almost entirely car-dependent with no homes within a 15-minute walk of shops, schools, or health services. They are also alike in that First Nations residents in both places earn far below the national figure, with typical household incomes of $966 in Binjari and $1,075 in Rockhole.