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Anmatjere - Surrounds

49,609 km²

Daily life in Anmatjere - Surrounds is defined by extreme isolation and a deep connection to traditional culture. This sparsely populated region of the Central Desert is home to 104 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Most residents here speak a First Nations language, which is far more common than in the rest of the state. Life is lived far from urban hubs, where the lack of shops, schools, and transport makes a car essential for almost every task.

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Traditional language is very strong here, with 95.2% of First Nations people speaking one, far above the national figure. The typical First Nations resident is 31, which is noticeably older than the national average. However, incomes are among the lowest at this level, with a typical personal income of just $226.

104 First Nations people

31 yrs Median age Here 31 yrs NT 26 yrs Aus 24 yrs

24.7% Year 12 Here 24.7% NT 23.2% Aus 37.0%

$226 Median income Here $226 NT $323 Aus $540

$675 Household income Here $675 NT $1,318 Aus $1,507

95.2% Indigenous language Here 95.2% NT 60.1% Aus 12.3%

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This is a car-dependent area with a walkability score of 0.2, far below the Northern Territory average. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of public transport, schools, or health services, and only 7% of homes are near groceries.

0.2 Walk score

0.2 Types ≤15 min