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Gapuwiyak
12 km²
A strong First Nations identity defines Gapuwiyak, where nearly 96% of the community speaks a traditional language. The area has 645 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents, many of whom are older than the national figure for First Nations people. It is a small, concentrated settlement where most homes are close to essential services like schools and shops, despite lacking other common urban amenities.
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First Nations residents here are noticeably older than the national typical age of 24. While 34.2% finished Year 12—far above the territory average—typical personal incomes are well below the national figure, and unemployment is well above the Australian rate.
Almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries and a school, though no homes are within reach of parks or health services. This creates a mostly car-dependent environment with a walkability score far below the territory average.