Ilparpa community vs Yirara College and Surrounds

Ilparpa community and Yirara College and Surrounds are neighbouring areas with very different profiles. Ilparpa community has a far older First Nations population, with a typical age of 47, while the typical First Nations resident in Yirara College and Surrounds is just 16. This age gap is reflected in income, as the typical First Nations personal income is far higher in Ilparpa community at $1,274 compared to $94 in Yirara College and Surrounds. Conversely, First Nations languages are far more common in Yirara College and Surrounds, where 80% of people speak one.

Both areas are almost identical when it comes to basic accessibility, as no homes in either place are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services. While Yirara College and Surrounds is mostly car-dependent and has far better access to public transport and schools, Ilparpa community is car-dependent and has a terrain that is steeper. Ilparpa community also has a larger First Nations population, with 37 people compared to 25 in Yirara College and Surrounds.