Tara vs Nturiya

Tara and Nturiya are two sparsely populated areas in the Northern Territory. Tara has a far higher rate of First Nations Year 12 completion at 14.7%, compared to 0.0% in Nturiya. Household income for First Nations people is also well higher in Tara at $900, while in Nturiya it is $575. In terms of local access, everyone in Tara lives within a 15-minute walk of health services, whereas everyone in Nturiya lives within a 15-minute walk of a park.

Both areas are very similar in that they are car-dependent and lack easy walking access to schools or groceries. This similarity extends to the First Nations population, which is around 62% to 66% in both places. The typical age for First Nations people in Nturiya is 24, which is about the same as the national figure, while the typical age in Tara is 21, making it noticeably younger.