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Thamarrurr inc. Wadeye

3,374 km²

A strong First Nations presence defines Thamarrurr inc. Wadeye, where 1,840 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people live. This community is notably young, with a typical First Nations resident aged 25. While many residents speak a First Nations language, the area faces significant hardship, with unemployment and incomes far below the national figures. The community is concentrated in a way that makes daily essentials easily accessible by foot.

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First Nations

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Language and culture are central here, with 93.2% of First Nations people speaking a traditional language, a figure far above the national average. However, economic challenges are severe: the typical personal income is just $161, and the unemployment rate is 33.3%, which is far above the Northern Territory figure.

1,840 First Nations people

25 yrs Median age Here 25 yrs NT 26 yrs Aus 24 yrs

32.5% Year 12 Here 32.5% NT 23.2% Aus 37.0%

33.3% Unemployment Here 33.3% NT 20.8% Aus 12.3%

$161 Median income Here $161 NT $323 Aus $540

$535 Household income Here $535 NT $1,318 Aus $1,507

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Most homes are within a 15-minute walk of health services, schools, and groceries, far exceeding the Territory average. Despite this, the area is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score, as there is no public transport available within a 10-minute walk.

3.8 Walk score

4.3 Types ≤15 min