Laramba vs Papunya Outstations

Laramba and Papunya Outstations are two remote areas in the Northern Territory with very different profiles. Laramba has a larger population of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, with 172 residents compared to 62 in Papunya Outstations. Language and education levels also differ; everyone in Laramba speaks a First Nations language, while 82.3% do so in Papunya Outstations. Additionally, Year 12 completion is far higher in Papunya Outstations at 16.3%, compared to just 5.6% in Laramba.

Typical First Nations personal incomes are almost identical in both places, sitting around $225 to $241. While Laramba's typical First Nations household income is far higher at $924 compared to $574 in Papunya Outstations, both areas remain far below the national figure. Residents in Papunya Outstations are noticeably older, with a typical First Nations age of 35 compared to 29 in Laramba.