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Santa Teresa (Ltyentye Purte)

1,247 km²

Almost 95% of people speak a First Nations language in Santa Teresa (Ltyentye Purte). This remote Northern Territory community is a significant cultural hub where First Nations people make up a large part of the population. It is a very young place with a typical First Nations age of just 23. While many residents face low incomes and low school completion rates, there is a strong connection to language and a high rate of employment compared to other similar areas.

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First Nations

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First Nations people here are noticeably younger than the national average, with a typical age of 23. While unemployment is far lower than the Northern Territory figure at 8.3%, household incomes are well below the state and national figures.

561 First Nations people

23 yrs Median age Here 23 yrs NT 26 yrs Aus 24 yrs

10.6% Year 12 Here 10.6% NT 23.2% Aus 37.0%

8.3% Unemployment Here 8.3% NT 20.8% Aus 12.3%

$258 Median income Here $258 NT $323 Aus $540

$1,010 Household income Here $1,010 NT $1,318 Aus $1,507

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The area is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score of 2.1. While every home is within a 15-minute walk of a school and park, no one can walk to a grocery store or public transport.

2.1 Walk score

3.0 Types ≤15 min