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Ampilatwatja and Outstations

15,124 km²

A vast majority of the 425 First Nations people in Ampilatwatja and Outstations speak a traditional language, with 93.6% doing so. This remote community is exceptionally young, as the typical First Nations resident is only 23 years old. While many residents have quick access to health services and schools, the area is otherwise largely car-dependent. It remains a distinct cultural hub in the Barkly region of the Northern Territory.

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First Nations

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The community is very young and culturally strong, though Year 12 completion is among the lowest at 11.2%. Typical personal income for First Nations people is $396, which is much lower than most similar areas, though unemployment at 12.8% is well below the Territory figure.

425 First Nations people

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

11.2% Year 12 Here 11.2% NT 23.2% Aus 37.0%

12.8% Unemployment Here 12.8% NT 20.8% Aus 12.3%

$396 Median income Here $396 NT $323 Aus $540

$1,485 Household income Here $1,485 NT $1,318 Aus $1,507

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The area is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score of 2.0, far below the Territory average. While 88.6% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of health services and parks, no homes have access to groceries or public transport within that time.

2.0 Walk score

2.7 Types ≤15 min