Yarrenyty-Arltere vs Ingkerreke Outstations

Yarrenyty-Arltere and Ingkerreke Outstations are two distinct Northern Territory areas located about 60 km apart. Yarrenyty-Arltere is more developed with better access to services; about 86% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school and 80% are near a park. It also has a far higher share of people who speak a First Nations language at 74.5%. In contrast, Ingkerreke Outstations has a larger First Nations population of 189 people and a well higher rate of First Nations Year 12 completion at 11.3%.

Both areas have remained very similar in their typical First Nations household incomes, which sit around $770. They are also alike in that no homes in either area are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services. While Yarrenyty-Arltere has a walkability score of 1.8 and Ingkerreke Outstations has 0.0, both are considered car-dependent. The gap between these two places has stayed largely steady since 2011.