Anmatjere - Surrounds vs Pmara Jutunta

Anmatjere - Surrounds and Pmara Jutunta are two remote areas in the Northern Territory with very different layouts. Pmara Jutunta is more concentrated, with all homes within a 15-minute walk of health services, while Anmatjere - Surrounds is far more spread out. Education and age also differ; 24.7% of First Nations people in Anmatjere - Surrounds finished Year 12, which is far higher than the 12.2% in Pmara Jutunta, and the typical First Nations resident there is noticeably older at 31 compared to 25 in Pmara Jutunta.

Typical First Nations household incomes are almost identical in both places, sitting at around $675. Both areas are car-dependent and lack nearby schools or public transport. They also share a very high rate of First Nations language use, with over 90% of people in both areas speaking a traditional language, far above the national figure.