Pmara Jutunta vs Ingkerreke Outstations

Pmara Jutunta and Ingkerreke Outstations are two remote areas in the Northern Territory. Pmara Jutunta has a far higher share of people who speak a First Nations language at 91.0%, compared to 54.0% in Ingkerreke Outstations. Pmara Jutunta is more developed in terms of layout, with far more street connectivity and all homes within a 15-minute walk of health services, while Ingkerreke Outstations has none. In contrast, Ingkerreke Outstations has a larger First Nations population of 189 people and a typical personal income that is well higher at $341, compared to $226 in Pmara Jutunta.

Both areas are car-dependent and lack basic amenities like schools, parks or grocery stores within walking distance. The gap in typical age between them is widening, as First Nations residents in Ingkerreke Outstations are now noticeably older, with a typical age of 32 compared to 25 in Pmara Jutunta. They also share similar education levels, with about 11% to 12% of First Nations residents completing Year 12.