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Tanami Outstations
142,011 km²
Few places have a smaller population than Tanami Outstations, which is a sparsely populated area of the Northern Territory. It is a non-residential landscape where only 30 people are recorded. The area is defined by its extreme isolation and a lack of urban infrastructure. While the population is tiny, the First Nations residents here are far older and have higher typical incomes than those in other similar areas.
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The 30 First Nations residents are far older than the national typical age of 24, and their typical personal income of $1,312 is far above the national figure. Unemployment is at 0.0%, though only 13.3% have finished Year 12, which is far below the national rate. About 30% speak a First Nations language, a figure far above the Australian average.
This is a completely car-dependent area with a walkability score of 0.0. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of schools, health services, or groceries, and there is no public transport, leaving the area far below the Northern Territory average for all basic amenities.