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Gunbalanya

36 km²

More than 80% of similar areas have fewer Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people than Gunbalanya. This community is defined by a powerful connection to culture, with most residents speaking a First Nations language. However, the area faces significant challenges, as personal incomes for First Nations people are among the lowest in the region. Despite these economic hurdles, the town is designed for easy access to essential services by foot.

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First Nations

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A huge 92.1% of people here speak a First Nations language, which is far above the national figure. This cultural strength exists alongside hardship; the unemployment rate for First Nations people is 25.1%, well above the Northern Territory average of 20.8%.

1,008 First Nations people

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

23.9% Year 12 Here 23.9% NT 23.2% Aus 37.0%

25.1% Unemployment Here 25.1% NT 20.8% Aus 12.3%

$255 Median income Here $255 NT $323 Aus $540

$1,150 Household income Here $1,150 NT $1,318 Aus $1,507

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Most homes are within a short walk of health services (99%) and groceries (92.8%), though the area has no homes within 10 minutes of public transport. Despite this, the walkability score of 3.3 means the community remains mostly car-dependent.

3.3 Walk score

4.4 Types ≤15 min