Angurugu Outstations vs Umbakumba and Outstations

Angurugu Outstations and Umbakumba and Outstations are two nearby areas in the Northern Territory with very different profiles. Umbakumba and Outstations has a far larger First Nations population, with 441 people compared to 135 in Angurugu Outstations. The two areas also differ in age and wealth; the typical First Nations resident in Umbakumba and Outstations is noticeably older at 28, while the typical First Nations person in Angurugu Outstations is 22. Typical First Nations household income is far higher in Angurugu Outstations at $1,208, compared to just $404 in Umbakumba and Outstations.

Both areas share a very similar level of First Nations Year 12 completion, which sits at around 12%. They are also alike in their strong connection to culture, with the vast majority of people in both places speaking a First Nations language. While Angurugu Outstations has a well higher First Nations unemployment rate of 38.5%, both areas sit far above the national figure for this measure.