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Gumatj - Surrounds
2,644 km²
Spanning over 2,600 square kilometres of the East Arnhem region, Gumatj - Surrounds is a sparsely populated area. The community is small and deeply connected to its cultural roots, with every First Nations resident speaking a traditional language. It is a remote setting where typical ages for First Nations people are noticeably older than the Northern Territory and national figures.
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All First Nations residents here speak a traditional language, which is far above the national figure. The typical First Nations person is 31, though Year 12 completion is far below the Territory average at 0.0%.
This is a car-dependent area with no homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries, schools, or health services. These figures are far below the Northern Territory averages, resulting in a walkability score of 0.0.