Gapuwiyak Outstations vs Marthakal Homelands exc. Galiwinku

Gapuwiyak Outstations and Marthakal Homelands exc. Galiwinku are nearby areas in the Northern Territory with very different profiles. Marthakal Homelands exc. Galiwinku has a far larger First Nations population, with 425 people compared to 63 in Gapuwiyak Outstations. Educational outcomes differ sharply, as 53.2% of First Nations people in Gapuwiyak Outstations finished Year 12, while only 8.0% did so in Marthakal Homelands exc. Galiwinku. The typical First Nations resident in Gapuwiyak Outstations is also noticeably older at 29, compared to 23 in Marthakal Homelands exc. Galiwinku.

Both areas are almost identical in that nearly every resident speaks a First Nations language. They are both car-dependent, with no homes within a 15-minute walk of schools, health services, or groceries. While Marthakal Homelands exc. Galiwinku has a slightly higher typical household income of $1,312, Gapuwiyak Outstations has a little higher typical personal income at $327.