South MacDonnell Ranges vs Atitjere

South MacDonnell Ranges and Atitjere are two distinct Northern Territory locations separated by about 116 km. Atitjere is a much smaller area where 88.5% of people speak a First Nations language, compared to 12.2% in South MacDonnell Ranges. There are also sharp differences in age and income; the typical First Nations resident in South MacDonnell Ranges is far older at 35, while in Atitjere they are 23. First Nations household income is far higher in Atitjere at $1,325, while in South MacDonnell Ranges it is $645.

Both areas are identical in that no homes are within a 15-minute walk of health services, public transport, or a full 15-minute-city walkshed. While Atitjere is mostly car-dependent and South MacDonnell Ranges is car-dependent, Atitjere has far more amenities within a short walk, such as groceries and schools. In contrast, South MacDonnell Ranges has a far larger First Nations population, with 821 people compared to 157 in Atitjere.