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Apatula (Finke) and Homelands
87,614 km²
A massive gap in income and education separates Apatula (Finke) and Homelands from the rest of the country. This sparsely populated area is a First Nations heartland where nearly 95% of people speak a traditional language. While the typical First Nations resident is slightly older than the national figure at 28, the community faces significant financial hardship. Despite these challenges, many homes are located very close to essential local services.
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First Nations residents here earn far less than the national figure, with typical personal incomes of just $244. While the unemployment rate is 0.0%, there is a stark gap in schooling, as no one in this group has completed Year 12.
Most homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, and schools, which is far above the Northern Territory average. However, the area has no public transport, and its overall walkability score is well below the territory figure.