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Gulf
87,835 km²
The population in Gulf has remained stable and sparse across this vast region of the Northern Territory. It is a place where traditional culture remains central to daily life for many. Most residents live in an area with very few services and no public transport. This creates a landscape where people rely almost entirely on cars to get around.
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First Nations people here are noticeably younger than the national figure, with a typical age of 23. Culture is strong, as 82.1% speak a First Nations language, which is far above the national figure. However, unemployment is very high at 43%, and typical personal incomes are far below the national figure.
This is a car-dependent area with a walkability score of 0.1, far below the Northern Territory average. No homes are within a 10 minute walk of public transport or a school, and almost no one can walk to groceries or health services.