Indigenous Location · Area profile
Yilpara
1 km²
An overwhelming 96.2% of First Nations people in Yilpara speak a First Nations language, a figure far above the national average. This small community in the East Arnhem region is defined by a First Nations population that is noticeably older than the territory average. Residents here are also far more likely to have finished Year 12 than people in other similar areas. It is a place where traditional language and education levels stand out strongly against the state and national figures.
Explore Yilpara by topic
First Nations residents are far more likely to finish Year 12 here than in the rest of the NT, where the rate is 60.7% compared to 23.2%. While typical personal incomes are far below the national figure, the unemployment rate of 10.7% is far below the territory average.
The area has a street connectivity score of 9. Some walkable amenities are available, including health, school, and cultural services, though there are no grocery or food and drink options within walking distance.