Pmara Jutunta vs Wilora

Pmara Jutunta and Wilora are two small, sparsely populated areas in the Northern Territory. Pmara Jutunta has a far larger First Nations population with 144 people, while Wilora has 59. There are clear differences in age and layout; First Nations residents are far older in Wilora, where the typical age is 37 compared to 25 in Pmara Jutunta. Wilora is also more walkable, with a mostly car-dependent score and far more amenities and schools within walking distance, whereas Pmara Jutunta is car-dependent and has no homes within a short walk of a school.

Both areas sit near the national figure for the typical age of First Nations residents, with Pmara Jutunta being just one year older than the Australian average. They share similar challenges and constraints, as neither area has any homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries, parks or public transport. While Wilora has a well higher share of First Nations people who finished Year 12, both areas remain far below the national figure for school completion.