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Malak

2 km²

Lower typical incomes mark the community of Malak, where First Nations households earn $1,190, which is well below the national figure. This Darwin suburb is very walkable and convenient for many residents, with every single home located within a short stroll of a school, a park, and public transport. It is a place where a significant First Nations population lives, including a group of people who are noticeably younger than those in the rest of the Territory.

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There are 689 First Nations people here, including a young population with a typical age of 23. While 17.9% speak a First Nations language—well above the national figure—the unemployment rate of 21.7% is much higher than in most similar areas.

689 First Nations people

23 yrs Median age Here 23 yrs NT 26 yrs Aus 24 yrs

31.2% Year 12 Here 31.2% NT 23.2% Aus 37.0%

21.7% Unemployment Here 21.7% NT 20.8% Aus 12.3%

$475 Median income Here $475 NT $323 Aus $540

$1,190 Household income Here $1,190 NT $1,318 Aus $1,507

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Malak is very walkable, scoring 6.2, and every home is within a 10-minute walk of public transport. While access to schools and parks is far above the Territory average, only 47.0% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, which is far below the state figure.

6.2 Walk score

5.8 Types ≤15 min