Marthakal Homelands exc. Galiwinku vs Ramingining

Marthakal Homelands exc. Galiwinku and Ramingining are two nearby areas in the Northern Territory with very different layouts. Ramingining is more concentrated, with 87.0% of homes within a 15-minute walk of schools, health services, and groceries. In contrast, Marthakal Homelands exc. Galiwinku is car-dependent, with 0.0% of homes near these services. There are also gaps in education and work, as First Nations Year 12 completion is far higher in Ramingining at 22.1% compared to 8.0% in Marthakal Homelands exc. Galiwinku, while the First Nations unemployment rate is far higher in Marthakal Homelands exc. Galiwinku at 43.1%.

Both areas sit near the national figure for the typical age of First Nations residents, with Marthakal Homelands exc. Galiwinku at 23 and Ramingining at 28. They are also alike in their lack of public transport and park access within walking distance. While Marthakal Homelands exc. Galiwinku has a well higher typical First Nations household income of $1,312 compared to $900 in Ramingining, both areas remain far above the national average for the use of First Nations languages.