East Point vs Millner

Millner and East Point are neighbouring areas in Darwin with very different profiles. Millner is a diverse hub where 38% of people were born overseas and 32.2% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher. In contrast, East Point has a much larger Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population at 65.9%. There are also stark differences in age and income; Millner is younger with a typical age of 36 and a typical household income of $1,817, while East Point's residents are far older with a typical age of 61 and a typical household income of $450.

The gap in typical household income has widened since 2011, growing from $903 to $1,367. Despite this, both areas share similar climates and take about 11 minutes to drive into the city. They also have similar rates of outright home ownership, sitting at around 21%. While Millner is very walkable, East Point is more car-dependent, with the two areas differing greatly in their access to public transport and local services.