Mount Liebig and Outstations vs Walungurru (Kintore)

Mount Liebig and Outstations and Walungurru (Kintore) are two remote areas in the Northern Territory located about 192 km apart. Walungurru (Kintore) has a larger First Nations population, with 381 people compared to 234 in Mount Liebig and Outstations. There is a stark difference in layout and employment; Walungurru (Kintore) is somewhat walkable with a 15-minute-city walkshed for 98.3% of homes, while Mount Liebig and Outstations is mostly car-dependent with no homes in such a walkshed. First Nations unemployment is also far higher in Walungurru (Kintore) at 28.3%, compared to 9.4% in Mount Liebig and Outstations.

These two areas share very similar income levels, with typical First Nations personal incomes around $230. However, the gap in unemployment between the two has widened over time. Both places have a very strong connection to culture, as nearly everyone speaks a First Nations language in both areas, far above the national figure.