Haasts Bluff and Outstations vs Walungurru Outstations

Haasts Bluff and Outstations and Walungurru Outstations are two sparsely populated areas in the Northern Territory. Haasts Bluff and Outstations has a far larger Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population, with 118 people compared to none in Walungurru Outstations. It also has more local amenities, with two types of services within a 15-minute walk and 100% of homes located within a short walk of a school. In contrast, Walungurru Outstations has no amenities or schools within walking distance.

Both areas are car-dependent and lack easy access to parks, groceries, health services, or public transport. The gap in walkability is widening, as Haasts Bluff and Outstations is now well higher than Walungurru Outstations. While the terrain in Walungurru Outstations is a little steeper, both areas remain largely non-residential.