Milyakburra and Outstations vs Umbakumba and Outstations

Milyakburra and Outstations and Umbakumba and Outstations are two remote areas in the Northern Territory. Umbakumba and Outstations has a much larger First Nations population with 441 people, compared to 104 in Milyakburra and Outstations. There are also differences in education and income; Year 12 completion for First Nations people is well higher in Umbakumba and Outstations at 12.1%, while the typical First Nations personal income is far higher in Milyakburra and Outstations at $225.

These areas have tracked closely in terms of their local infrastructure. Both are car-dependent and have no homes within a short walk of groceries or public transport. While the gap in First Nations personal income has remained, they share a very high rate of people who speak a First Nations language, which is above 96% in both places.