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Tiwi Islands

7,483 km²

Set apart from the mainland in the Northern Territory, the Tiwi Islands are a remote and culturally distinct community. This area is defined by a very strong First Nations presence, where over 90% of people speak a traditional language. Life here is markedly different from the rest of the country, with a population that is generally older and faces significant financial hardship. Most residents rely on cars to get around in this sparsely connected landscape.

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First Nations

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There are 2,030 First Nations people here, with a typical age of 28, which is older than the national figure. Language is a core part of life as 90.6% speak a First Nations language, though the community faces hard economic times with an unemployment rate of 35.5% and typical personal incomes far below the national average.

2,030 First Nations people

28 yrs Median age Here 28 yrs NT 26 yrs Aus 24 yrs

29.2% Year 12 Here 29.2% NT 23.2% Aus 37.0%

35.5% Unemployment Here 35.5% NT 20.8% Aus 12.3%

$223 Median income Here $223 NT $323 Aus $540

$639 Household income Here $639 NT $1,318 Aus $1,507

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Most people are car-dependent here, as 0% of homes are within a 10 minute walk of public transport. While 82.3% of homes are within a 15 minute walk of groceries, overall walkability is well below the Northern Territory average.

3.3 Walk score

3.8 Types ≤15 min