Galiwinku vs Marthakal Homelands exc. Galiwinku

Galiwinku and Marthakal Homelands exc. Galiwinku are two First Nations areas in the Northern Territory, but they differ sharply in scale and accessibility. Galiwinku is more developed, with 2,027 First Nations people and much better access to services; for example, 100% of its homes are within a 15-minute walk of health services. It also has a far higher rate of First Nations Year 12 completion at 28.9%, compared to just 8.0% in Marthakal Homelands exc. Galiwinku. First Nations household incomes are also well higher in Galiwinku, where the usual amount is $1,812 compared to $1,312 in Marthakal Homelands exc. Galiwinku.

These two areas have tracked similarly since 2011, remaining distinct in their layout and income levels. Both places are largely car-dependent and share a very young typical First Nations age of 23. They also show similar patterns of language and employment, with both having very high rates of First Nations people speaking a traditional language and unemployment rates that sit far above the national figure.