Nhulunbuy vs Apatula

Nhulunbuy and Apatula are remote areas in the Northern Territory separated by over 1,200 kilometres. Nhulunbuy has more residents identifying as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and a far higher share of First Nations people finishing Year 12 at 25.8%, compared to 11.9% in Apatula. Local access is also easier in Nhulunbuy, where more homes are within a 15-minute walk of health services (64.3%) and parks (79.1%).

Both areas have tracked similarly since 2011, remaining mostly car-dependent with a typical First Nations age of 27. They also share a similar typical First Nations personal income of around $274 to $278. While Nhulunbuy has a well higher typical First Nations household income of $1,283 compared to $955 in Apatula, it also has a well higher First Nations unemployment rate at 30.5%, while Apatula's is 23.7%.