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Yuendumu and Outstations
22,121 km²
Spanning more than 22,000 square kilometres of the Central Desert, Yuendumu and Outstations is a remote community where First Nations culture is central to daily life. It is a place of striking contrasts, where nearly every home is within walking distance of essential services and schools, yet there is no public transport available. The population is young and deeply connected to heritage, with the vast majority of residents speaking a First Nations language.
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First Nations people make up a large part of the community, with 93% speaking a traditional language. However, the area faces significant hardship; the unemployment rate is 30.5%, which is far above the national figure, and typical personal incomes are among the lowest in the country.
Most homes are within a 15-minute walk of health services, schools, and groceries, far exceeding the Northern Territory average. Despite these local amenities, the area has no public transport and a walkability score of 4.1, which is well below the territory's typical figure.