Collett Creek vs Finniss Valley

Finniss Valley and Collett Creek are both sparsely populated areas in the Northern Territory. Finniss Valley has a population of 84, while Collett Creek is effectively non-residential with no residents. Finniss Valley is younger, with a typical age of 38, while residents in Collett Creek are far older at 61. Those in Finniss Valley also earn a far higher typical weekly household income of $1,437, compared to $725 in Collett Creek.

Both areas are entirely car-dependent, with no shops, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk. They share a similar landscape and lack of public transport. The gap in typical weekly household income between the two neighbours has widened since 2011, with Finniss Valley now earning $712 more per week than Collett Creek.