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South MacDonnell Ranges

31,518 km²

Daily life in the South MacDonnell Ranges is almost entirely car-dependent due to the vast distances between homes and services. This sparsely populated region is home to 821 First Nations people, though it lacks basic infrastructure like shops or schools within walking distance. The community is marked by a significant gap in income and education compared to the rest of the country. It remains a remote area where the landscape dominates the way people live and move.

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First Nations

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First Nations residents here are far older than the national figure, with a typical age of 35. While unemployment is well below the Northern Territory rate at 10.9%, typical household incomes are far below the state and national figures, and only 16.6% of people finished Year 12.

821 First Nations people

35 yrs Median age Here 35 yrs NT 26 yrs Aus 24 yrs

16.6% Year 12 Here 16.6% NT 23.2% Aus 37.0%

10.9% Unemployment Here 10.9% NT 20.8% Aus 12.3%

$360 Median income Here $360 NT $323 Aus $540

$645 Household income Here $645 NT $1,318 Aus $1,507

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The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.1 that is far below the Territory average. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools, and only 4.9% are near a park.

0.1 Walk score

0.1 Types ≤15 min