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Maningrida and Outstations
9,769 km²
A profound gap exists between the local conditions in Maningrida and Outstations and those seen across the rest of the country. This remote community is defined by a strong cultural identity, where nearly 97% of First Nations people speak a traditional language. However, the area faces significant hardship, with unemployment for First Nations people far exceeding national figures. Life here is deeply tied to the land, far removed from the urban services and infrastructure found in most Australian towns.
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First Nations people make up a large part of the community, though many struggle with a 47.1% unemployment rate and personal incomes that are far below the national figure. While 96.9% speak a First Nations language, Year 12 completion is much lower than most areas at 22.3%.
The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of schools, health services, or groceries, which is far below the Northern Territory average.