Atitjere vs Irrultja

Atitjere and Irrultja are both small Northern Territory locations with distinct profiles. Atitjere has a far larger First Nations population of 157 people compared to 46 in Irrultja. In Atitjere, First Nations household income is well higher at $1,325, while in Irrultja it is much lower at $933. Education levels also differ, with First Nations Year 12 completion far higher in Atitjere at 15.2% compared to 0.0% in Irrultja.

Everyday life in both places is shaped by a very strong connection to culture, as the vast majority of people in both areas speak a First Nations language. This is a common thread, though the share is far higher in Irrultja where it reaches 100%. Both areas also have First Nations populations that are younger than the national figure, and they both have typical personal incomes that sit far below the national average.