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Marthakal Homelands - Galiwinku

5,182 km²

Spanning over 5,000 square kilometres of the East Arnhem region, Marthakal Homelands - Galiwinku is a remote community with a very strong First Nations presence. It is a place where traditional culture remains central, and almost every resident speaks a First Nations language. The population is notably young, though it faces significant challenges with unemployment and lower school completion rates compared to the rest of the country.

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First Nations

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The community has a very young First Nations population, with a typical age of 23. While household incomes are a little above the national figure, personal incomes are far below, and the unemployment rate of 39.3% is far above the rest of the Northern Territory.

2,449 First Nations people

23 yrs Median age Here 23 yrs NT 26 yrs Aus 24 yrs

25.4% Year 12 Here 25.4% NT 23.2% Aus 37.0%

39.3% Unemployment Here 39.3% NT 20.8% Aus 12.3%

$328 Median income Here $328 NT $323 Aus $540

$1,774 Household income Here $1,774 NT $1,318 Aus $1,507

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Most homes are within a short walk of health services and parks, but the area is mostly car-dependent. Access to daily needs is limited, as no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or public transport.

3.0 Walk score

3.7 Types ≤15 min