Katherine vs Norfolk Island

Katherine and Norfolk Island are two very different remote areas. Katherine has a much larger First Nations population, with 8,620 people compared to 23 on Norfolk Island. This is reflected in the language and age of First Nations residents; in Katherine, 69.8% speak a First Nations language and the typical age is 24, whereas on Norfolk Island, the typical age is far older at 51 and 52.2% speak a First Nations language. Income also differs sharply, with First Nations personal income far higher on Norfolk Island at $649 compared to $281 in Katherine.

Everyday life in both places is mostly car-dependent, and neither area has any homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. While Katherine has far more homes within a 15-minute walk of a school, Norfolk Island has a higher share of homes with a 15-minute-city walkshed. Norfolk Island also has far higher street connectivity with 14 intersections per square kilometre, while Katherine has none.