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Elsey - Roper
92,950 km²
An overwhelming 93.1% of First Nations people speak a traditional language in Elsey - Roper, a figure far above the national average. This remote area is sparsely populated across a vast landscape, where most people rely on cars to get around. It is a community where traditional culture remains very strong, though residents face significant challenges with education and income compared to the rest of the country.
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There are 1,612 First Nations people here, with a typical age of 26. While 14.9% are unemployed, which is well below the Territory average, Year 12 completion is far below the national figure at 15.3%. Typical personal incomes are also among the lowest at this level, at just $260.
Most residents are car-dependent, as the walkability score of 2.1 is far below the Territory's 5.1. There is no public transport within a 10-minute walk of any home, and only 24.2% of households can walk to groceries within 15 minutes, which is far below the Territory average.