Hermannsburg vs Ingkerreke Outstations

Hermannsburg and Ingkerreke Outstations are two different types of remote living in the Northern Territory. Hermannsburg is a more concentrated settlement where 99.5% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school, park, or groceries, and its walkability score is somewhat walkable. In contrast, Ingkerreke Outstations is car-dependent and has no such amenities within walking distance. Hermannsburg also has a larger First Nations population (491 people compared to 189 in Ingkerreke Outstations) and a much higher share of people who speak a First Nations language at 97.1%.

The gap in typical First Nations ages is notable, with residents far older in Ingkerreke Outstations, where the typical age is 32 compared to 24 in Hermannsburg. Both areas share a complete lack of public transport within a 10-minute walk of homes. While First Nations personal incomes are a little higher in Ingkerreke Outstations, the gap in typical household income has widened, with Hermannsburg now well higher at $959 compared to $762.