Angurugu vs Umbakumba and Outstations

Angurugu and Umbakumba and Outstations are two nearby Northern Territory areas with very different layouts. Angurugu is a small, more developed hub with 40 street intersections per square kilometre and a larger population of 858 First Nations people. It has a far higher typical First Nations household income at $995, compared to $404 in Umbakumba and Outstations. Angurugu also has a higher rate of Year 12 completion among First Nations people at 18.2%, though its unemployment rate is well higher at 41.6%.

The gap in First Nations unemployment between the two has widened since 2011. Despite this, they share a very strong cultural connection, with over 97% of people in both areas speaking a First Nations language. This is a stark contrast to the national figure. Life also differs in how people get around; Angurugu has much more access to groceries, while Umbakumba and Outstations has more health and park amenities.