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Belyuen
41 km²
Many of its residents are older and more linguistically diverse than those in similar areas, making Belyuen a distinctive community in the Northern Territory. A huge 80% of the population speaks a First Nations language, which is far above the national figure. While the community faces significant challenges with low school completion and typical incomes, it is also a place where First Nations people have a very high rate of employment. This combination of cultural strength and specific economic gaps defines the local character.
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First Nations people here are noticeably older than the national figure, with a typical age of 32. While typical personal incomes are far below the Australian average, the unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is far below the national figure of 12.3%.
Belyuen is entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, parks, or public transport, which is far below the Northern Territory figures.