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Daguragu - Kalkarindji and Outstations
50 km²
Daily life in Daguragu - Kalkarindji and Outstations is centered around a small population where most people walk to essential services. While health clinics and schools are very close to home, there are no nearby grocery stores or public transport options. The community is distinguished by its deep cultural roots, with nearly everyone speaking a First Nations language. It is a place where residents face significant hardships, including very low typical incomes and high unemployment.
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A strong cultural identity is evident here, as 95.8% of people speak a First Nations language, which is far above the national figure. However, residents face severe economic gaps: the typical household income is just $875, far below the Australian figure of $1,507, and the unemployment rate of 31.7% is much higher than most similar areas.
Most homes are within a short walk of health services, schools, and parks, but the area is mostly car-dependent because there are no groceries or public transport within a 15-minute walk. This results in a walkability score of 3.0, which is far below the Northern Territory average of 5.1.