Charles vs Ingkerreke Outstations

Charles and Ingkerreke Outstations are two very different parts of the Northern Territory. Charles is a more developed area where the typical First Nations personal income is $452 and First Nations household income is $1,617. It is somewhat walkable, with many homes within a 15-minute walk of schools, parks and groceries. In contrast, Ingkerreke Outstations is car-dependent and lacks local amenities. First Nations residents there are noticeably older, with a typical age of 32 compared to 26 in Charles, and a much lower typical household income of $762.

Both areas share a very similar mean terrain slope, with Charles at 2.9% and Ingkerreke Outstations at 3.3%. While they share this physical trait, they differ in their cultural and educational profiles. A much higher share of people speak a First Nations language in Ingkerreke Outstations at 54%, compared to 29.3% in Charles. Charles also has a far higher rate of Year 12 completion among First Nations residents at 27%.