Collett Creek vs Rum Jungle

Rum Jungle and Collett Creek are both sparsely populated areas in the Northern Territory. Rum Jungle has a small population of 88 people, while Collett Creek is effectively non-residential with no residents. There are significant differences in their housing and finances; for example, the typical monthly home loan payment in Collett Creek is $4,117, which is far higher than the $1,015 seen in Rum Jungle. Residents in Rum Jungle also tend to live in larger households, with 2.1 people per home compared to just 1.0 in Collett Creek.

Both areas are car-dependent, with no homes within a 15-minute walk of shops, parks, or health services. This lack of local amenities is a common trait shared by both. In terms of the national figure, Rum Jungle's 2.1 people per home is only a little below the Australian average. While the two areas are nearby, Collett Creek has a noticeably older typical age of 61 compared to 55 in Rum Jungle.