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Engawala

4 km²

A strong connection to culture and language defines the community of Engawala. Almost every resident here speaks a First Nations language, which is far above the national figure. While the area is small and very car-dependent, it is a place where the typical First Nations person is slightly older than the Northern Territory average. This community maintains deep cultural ties despite facing significant gaps in formal schooling compared to the rest of the country.

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First Nations

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First Nations people make up a key part of the community, with 98.6% speaking a traditional language. While unemployment is far below the national figure, personal incomes are also far below the Australian average. A small number of residents, 12.5%, have finished Year 12, which is much lower than most similar areas.

146 First Nations people

27 yrs Median age Here 27 yrs NT 26 yrs Aus 24 yrs

12.5% Year 12 Here 12.5% NT 23.2% Aus 37.0%

0.0% Unemployment Here 0.0% NT 20.8% Aus 12.3%

$251 Median income Here $251 NT $323 Aus $540

$1,333 Household income Here $1,333 NT $1,318 Aus $1,507

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The area is highly car-dependent with a walkability score far below the Northern Territory average. While every home is within a 15-minute walk of a school, no homes have nearby access to groceries, health services, parks, or public transport.

0.7 Walk score

1.0 Types ≤15 min