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Areyonga

7 km²

A high proportion of First Nations people live in Areyonga, where the typical adult is 30 years old. This is noticeably older than the national figure for First Nations people. It is a community where traditional culture remains very strong, with nearly everyone speaking a First Nations language. The area is remote and car-dependent, with residents having easy access to local schools and parks but lacking nearby shops or health services.

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Almost 97% of the community speaks a First Nations language, which is far above the national figure. However, typical personal incomes are among the lowest for similar areas at $219, and Year 12 completion is far below the Australian average at 14.6%.

211 First Nations people

30 yrs Median age Here 30 yrs NT 26 yrs Aus 24 yrs

14.6% Year 12 Here 14.6% NT 23.2% Aus 37.0%

19.6% Unemployment Here 19.6% NT 20.8% Aus 12.3%

$219 Median income Here $219 NT $323 Aus $540

$1,199 Household income Here $1,199 NT $1,318 Aus $1,507

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The area is car-dependent with a low walkability score of 1.7. While every home is within a 15-minute walk of a school and a park, no homes are within walking distance of groceries, health services, or public transport.

1.7 Walk score

2.0 Types ≤15 min