Heavitree vs Yarrenyty-Arltere

Heavitree and Yarrenyty-Arltere are neighbouring areas in Alice Springs with very different profiles for First Nations residents. In Heavitree, First Nations households earn a typical income of $1,687, which is far higher than the $784 in Yarrenyty-Arltere. This gap extends to personal income and education, with Heavitree's First Nations Year 12 completion rate being far higher at 17.7% compared to 5.6% in Yarrenyty-Arltere. The First Nations population is also far older in Heavitree, where the typical age is 54, while in Yarrenyty-Arltere it is 30.

Both areas are car-dependent, with almost no homes having a full 15-minute-city walkshed. However, they offer different local access; Yarrenyty-Arltere is far better for walking to schools, while Heavitree is far higher for those walking to groceries and public transport. While Heavitree has a far larger First Nations population, the share of people speaking a First Nations language is far higher in Yarrenyty-Arltere, where 74.5% of residents do so.