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Papunya and Outstations

2,331 km²

A very high proportion of First Nations people make up the community of Papunya and Outstations. The area is culturally distinct, with 96% of people speaking a First Nations language. Life here is lived in a remote setting where most homes are within walking distance of a school and health services, yet the community faces significant challenges with very low incomes and limited education levels.

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First Nations residents here earn much less than the national figure, with typical personal incomes of $225. While 96% speak a First Nations language, only 5.8% have completed Year 12, which is far below the Northern Territory figure of 23.2%.

448 First Nations people

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

5.8% Year 12 Here 5.8% NT 23.2% Aus 37.0%

14.5% Unemployment Here 14.5% NT 20.8% Aus 12.3%

$225 Median income Here $225 NT $323 Aus $540

$875 Household income Here $875 NT $1,318 Aus $1,507

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The area is car-dependent with a walkability score of 1.7, far below the Northern Territory's 5.1. While 100% of homes are near health services, no homes have access to groceries or public transport within a 15-minute walk.

1.7 Walk score

3.0 Types ≤15 min