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Haasts Bluff - Mount Liebig (Watiyawanu)

3,554 km²

Daily life in Haasts Bluff - Mount Liebig (Watiyawanu) is centred around a small community where almost everyone lives within a short walk of the local school. It is a remote area of the MacDonnell region where First Nations culture is deeply present. While many residents face significant challenges with education and low personal incomes, there is a strong connection to traditional languages. The area is mostly car-dependent, though essential health and education services are accessible on foot for many.

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Almost 95% of people here speak a First Nations language, which is far above the national figure. While the typical personal income is far below the Australian average, the unemployment rate for First Nations people is much lower than in most similar areas.

353 First Nations people

25 yrs Median age Here 25 yrs NT 26 yrs Aus 24 yrs

3.5% Year 12 Here 3.5% NT 23.2% Aus 37.0%

7.7% Unemployment Here 7.7% NT 20.8% Aus 12.3%

$229 Median income Here $229 NT $323 Aus $540

$1,362 Household income Here $1,362 NT $1,318 Aus $1,507

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The area is mostly car-dependent, and no homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park or public transport. However, every home is within a 15-minute walk of a school, and 60.1% are close to health services and groceries.

2.7 Walk score

3.2 Types ≤15 min