Lajamanu vs Pigeon Hole

Lajamanu and Pigeon Hole are two remote Northern Territory locations separated by about 185 km. Lajamanu is far larger, with 605 First Nations people compared to 106 in Pigeon Hole. It is also more functional for pedestrians; Lajamanu has a walkability score of 3.2 (mostly car-dependent) and 100% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries. In contrast, Pigeon Hole is car-dependent with a score of 1.2, and no homes are within walking distance of groceries.

Both areas are far below the national figure for First Nations Year 12 completion. They also share a total lack of homes within walking distance of public transport or parks. However, they differ in employment and income; First Nations unemployment is far higher in Pigeon Hole at 53.3%, while the typical First Nations household income is well higher in Pigeon Hole at $966, compared to $714 in Lajamanu.