Anula vs Buffalo Creek

Anula and Buffalo Creek are neighbouring areas in the Northern Territory with very different levels of activity. Anula is a small residential area where the typical weekly household income is $2,269 and typical personal income is $1,034, both figures well above the national average. In contrast, Buffalo Creek is largely non-residential with a population of zero and a typical household income of only $350. Anula is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries, schools and parks, while Buffalo Creek is mostly car-dependent and far more isolated.

These two areas have tracked differently since 2011, remaining distinct in their development and accessibility. They do share a similar environment, with almost identical average maximum temperatures of 33.3°C and very similar annual rainfall. While Anula has a population of 2,385 and a high number of businesses, Buffalo Creek remains sparsely populated with no businesses.