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Atitjere - Akarnenehe Outstations
67,456 km²
First Nations household incomes are far below the national figure in Atitjere - Akarnenehe Outstations. This sparsely populated area of the Central Desert is home to 126 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. It is a community where traditional culture remains strong, though many residents face significant challenges with employment and education. The region's remote nature means there are no local shops or services within walking distance.
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Many residents speak a First Nations language, with 67.5% doing so, which is well above the Northern Territory figure. However, the community faces steep hurdles, as the unemployment rate is 45.5% and Year 12 completion is among the lowest at 10.6%, far below the national average.
The area is completely car-dependent, with 0% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a school, health service, or grocery store. This is far below the Northern Territory average, and the walkability score is 0.0.