Laramba vs Pmara Jutunta

Laramba and Pmara Jutunta are two remote First Nations communities in the Northern Territory located about 78 km apart. Laramba has a higher typical income for First Nations households at $924, compared to $674 in Pmara Jutunta. Pmara Jutunta has a far higher First Nations unemployment rate of 47.6%, while Laramba is 32.1%. The two areas also differ in local services; 92.4% of Laramba homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school, whereas no homes in Pmara Jutunta have this access.

Both areas share a very similar typical personal income for First Nations residents, which is around $226 to $241. They are also alike in that no homes in either community are within a 15-minute walk of a park, groceries, or public transport. Both are car-dependent, and the gap in their walkability scores has remained stable over time.