Indigenous Location · Area profile
Thamarrurr exc. Wadeye
3,353 km²
Almost every First Nations resident in Thamarrurr exc. Wadeye speaks a First Nations language, with 98.9% doing so. This sparsely populated area of the Northern Territory is home to a very young community, where the typical First Nations person is only 21. Life here is challenging, with high unemployment and incomes that sit far below the national figures. It is a remote landscape where traditional language remains a central part of daily life.
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The First Nations community is notably young and maintains a strong linguistic heritage, though 56.6% are unemployed. Typical personal income is only $233, which is far below the Australian figure of $540.
There are no street intersections in the area, and no walkable shops, health services or schools. Only parks are available within walking distance.