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Pirlangimpi
12 km²
Almost 89% of people in Pirlangimpi speak a First Nations language, a figure far above the national average. This remote community in the Tiwi Islands is home to 289 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. While residents are more likely to finish Year 12 than those in other parts of the Territory, the area faces significant economic challenges. It is a place where strong cultural and linguistic ties exist alongside high unemployment and very low typical incomes.
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First Nations residents here are noticeably older than the national figure, with a typical age of 32. While 35.4% finished Year 12—far above the Territory average—unemployment is much higher than most areas at 29.0%, and typical personal incomes are far below those seen across Australia.
The area has 9 street intersections per square kilometre. Local amenities are limited, with a few parks, health services, and schools available, but no grocery stores or food and drink outlets within walking distance.