Kaltukatjara Outstations vs Areyonga

Kaltukatjara Outstations and Areyonga are two remote Northern Territory areas with very different layouts. Areyonga is more concentrated, with a larger population of 211 First Nations people and much better access to a school and parks within walking distance. Kaltukatjara Outstations is spread across a massive area, though the typical personal income for First Nations people is well higher at $295 compared to $219 in Areyonga. Education levels also differ, with Year 12 completion well higher in Kaltukatjara Outstations at 20%.

Both areas are completely car-dependent, with no homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. While they are both far above the national figure for people speaking a First Nations language, this is even more common in Areyonga at 96.7%. Across both locations, the typical age for First Nations residents is very similar, sitting at 29 in Kaltukatjara Outstations and 30 in Areyonga.