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Minjilang
11 km²
A strong First Nations presence defines Minjilang, where 234 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people live. The community is notably young, with a typical First Nations resident aged just 25. While most homes are within easy reach of essential services like health and groceries, the area faces significant challenges with high unemployment and low school completion rates. It is a remote settlement in the West Arnhem region where traditional languages remain very common.
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First Nations people here speak a traditional language at a rate of 78.6%, which is far above the national figure. However, 39% are unemployed, a rate far above the Northern Territory's 20.8%, and only 7.7% have finished Year 12, which is far below the national average.
The area is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score, yet it is very compact; 100% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of the school and groceries. Almost every home (98.9%) is also within a short walk of health services, though no homes are near a park or public transport.