Indigenous Region · Area profile
Nhulunbuy
38,025 km²
An extraordinary 93.6% of First Nations people in Nhulunbuy speak a First Nations language, which is far above the national figure. This remote community in the East Arnhem region is defined by a large First Nations population that is generally older than the typical First Nations person in Australia. While the area has a strong cultural connection to language, it faces significant challenges with high unemployment and low personal incomes.
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The typical First Nations resident here is 27, slightly older than the Territory average. However, unemployment is very high at 30.5%, which is well above the Territory rate, and personal incomes are among the lowest for similar areas.
Most people here rely on cars, as the walkability score is far below the Territory average. While 64.3% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of health services, very few have easy access to public transport, groceries, or schools.