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Knuckey Lagoon
18 km²
A high rate of unemployment among First Nations people marks the social landscape of Knuckey Lagoon. This rural area in the Litchfield region has a small population and very limited local services. While some First Nations households earn more than those in most similar areas, many people struggle with low personal incomes and low school completion rates. It is a car-dependent community where most residents must travel outside the area for basic needs.
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There are 113 First Nations people here, over half of whom speak a First Nations language, which is far above the national figure. While typical household income is a little above the Northern Territory average, the unemployment rate is well above the territory's 20.8% and far above the national rate.
Getting around without a car is difficult in Knuckey Lagoon, with a walkability score far below the territory average. Only 1.5% of homes have a 15-minute-city walkshed, and very few residents can walk to groceries, health services, or schools.