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Maningrida
11 km²
Deep in the West Arnhem region of the Northern Territory sits Maningrida, a remote community with a powerful cultural identity. It is a place where First Nations heritage is central to daily life, with nearly 97% of the population speaking a traditional language. While the community faces significant challenges with employment and income, it remains a major hub for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the north.
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First Nations residents make up a huge part of the population, though they face a very high unemployment rate of 46%. While the typical age is 25, personal incomes are far below the national figure, and only 24.1% have finished Year 12.
The area has 17 intersections per square kilometre. Walkable amenities are limited, with health services, schools, and parks each making up a third of the available facilities, but no grocery stores or food outlets within easy walking distance.