Flynn vs Ilparpa community

Flynn and Ilparpa community are neighboring areas in the Northern Territory that differ sharply in their layout and demographics. Flynn is very walkable, with 99.9% of homes within a 10 minute walk of public transport and 91.3% near groceries. In contrast, Ilparpa community is car-dependent. There are also large gaps in First Nations outcomes; First Nations residents in Ilparpa community are far older, with a typical age of 47 compared to 24 in Flynn. This is consistent with higher typical incomes in Ilparpa community, where First Nations household income is $3,249, far higher than the $1,443 seen in Flynn.

Both areas share a strong connection to culture, with a high proportion of people speaking First Nations languages. This is well above the national figure in both places. While they share this cultural tie, they differ in other ways, such as First Nations unemployment, which is far higher in Flynn at 14.7% compared to 0.0% in Ilparpa community.