Heavitree vs Anthepe - New Llparpa - Tyeweretye

Heavitree and Anthepe - New Llparpa - Tyeweretye are neighbouring areas in Alice Springs with very different profiles for First Nations residents. In Heavitree, typical First Nations household income is far higher at $1,687, compared to $788 in Anthepe - New Llparpa - Tyeweretye. First Nations residents in Heavitree are also far older, with a typical age of 54 compared to 36 in Anthepe - New Llparpa - Tyeweretye. Year 12 completion is far higher in Heavitree at 17.7% against 5.3% in the other area.

Everyday life in both places is similar in that almost no homes are within a 15-minute walk of health services, and both are mostly car-dependent. However, they differ in what is nearby; Anthepe - New Llparpa - Tyeweretye has far more homes within walking distance of public transport (66.8%) and schools (31.6%). In contrast, Heavitree has far more homes within a short walk of parks and groceries, where Anthepe - New Llparpa - Tyeweretye has no homes within a 15-minute walk of shops.