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Farrar - Durack - Marlow Lagoon

15 km²

Farrar - Durack - Marlow Lagoon stands out among similar areas for the high living standards and employment rates of its First Nations residents. This community in the Greater Darwin region is a mix of residential pockets where many people live within a short walk of public transport and parks. It is a place where First Nations people often achieve higher education and income levels than the state average. The area is generally walkable, though access to shops varies across the neighbourhood.

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First Nations

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First Nations people here are doing well, with a Year 12 completion rate of 41.1% and an unemployment rate of 7.6%, which is much lower than most similar areas. Typical household incomes for this group are $2,461, far above the Northern Territory figure of $1,318.

481 First Nations people

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

41.1% Year 12 Here 41.1% NT 23.2% Aus 37.0%

7.6% Unemployment Here 7.6% NT 20.8% Aus 12.3%

$980 Median income Here $980 NT $323 Aus $540

$2,461 Household income Here $2,461 NT $1,318 Aus $1,507

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Most homes are well-placed for transport and nature, with 90% within a 10-minute walk of public transport and 88.3% near a park. However, only 52.8% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, which is far below the Northern Territory average.

5.1 Walk score

4.6 Types ≤15 min