Haasts Bluff and Outstations vs Tjuwanpa Outstations

Haasts Bluff and Outstations and Tjuwanpa Outstations are both remote areas in the Northern Territory. There are sharp contrasts in their infrastructure and jobs; for example, 100% of homes in Haasts Bluff and Outstations are within a 15-minute walk of a school, while Tjuwanpa Outstations has 0.0%. Job seekers face different challenges, with the First Nations unemployment rate far higher in Tjuwanpa Outstations at 40.4% compared to 19.0% in Haasts Bluff and Outstations. However, typical First Nations personal income is well higher in Tjuwanpa Outstations at $352, while it is $228 in Haasts Bluff and Outstations.

Both areas have very similar school outcomes, with First Nations Year 12 completion rates around 10%. They also share a total lack of basic amenities within walking distance, such as groceries, health services, and public transport. While both are car-dependent, the walkability score is well higher in Haasts Bluff and Outstations than in Tjuwanpa Outstations.