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Borroloola

13 km²

A small population of 558 First Nations people defines Borroloola. This remote Northern Territory community is distinct for its language diversity, with 17.9% of people speaking a First Nations language, which is much higher than most similar areas. While the community faces significant challenges with education and income, it maintains a typical resident age of 25 years and an unemployment rate that is well below the territory average.

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First Nations

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First Nations residents earn a typical personal income of $362, which is well below the national figure. Schooling levels are also far below the territory and national averages, with only 12.4% finishing Year 12.

558 First Nations people

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

12.4% Year 12 Here 12.4% NT 23.2% Aus 37.0%

12.1% Unemployment Here 12.1% NT 20.8% Aus 12.3%

$362 Median income Here $362 NT $323 Aus $540

$1,199 Household income Here $1,199 NT $1,318 Aus $1,507

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Borroloola is heavily car-dependent with a walkability score of 1.9, far below the Northern Territory average. Only 1% of homes have a 15-minute-city walkshed, and no homes are within a 10 minute walk of public transport.

1.9 Walk score

2.4 Types ≤15 min