West Arnhem · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population

90.9%2021

West Arnhem's first nations is 90.9% — among the highest in the country, far higher than the typical area (2.1%).

It ranks 4th of 2,385 areas nationally.

West Arnhem has a higher first nations than nearby Elsey, Alligator and Howard Springs, but a lower one than East Arnhem.

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📍 West Arnhem, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Trend across censuses

80.0%85.0%90.0%95.0%100.0%202190.9%

Not directly comparable across years.

Where West Arnhem sits

0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100.0%

All statistical area 2 (sa2) areas, 2021. The marker is West Arnhem.

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Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population within West Arnhem

  1. West Arnhem Block 187.4%
  2. West Arnhem Block 288.3%
  3. West Arnhem Block 391.2%
  4. West Arnhem Block 496.3%
  5. West Arnhem Block 588.4%
  6. West Arnhem Block 6100.0%
  7. West Arnhem Block 792.7%
  8. West Arnhem Block 890.5%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population in nearby areas

  1. East Arnhem91.1%
  2. Elsey70.6%
  3. Alligator23.0%
  4. Koolpinyah
  5. Howard Springs24.8%
  6. Bakewell13.4%
  7. Palmerston - North10.3%
  8. Weddell9.7%
  9. Virginia8.2%
  10. Humpty Doo7.9%

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