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Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yunkunytjatjara vs Central Desert

Council (LGA) comparison ≈ 619 km apart · Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yunkunytjatjara profile · Central Desert profile

Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yunkunytjatjara Central Desert

Central Desert and Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yunkunytjatjara are both sparsely populated areas with a strong First Nations presence. A major difference is how people get around; homes in Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yunkunytjatjara are far more likely to have no motor vehicle (41.8%) compared to Central Desert (31.0%). Central Desert also has better access to local amenities, with 69.6% of homes within a 15 minute walk of health services, whereas only 12.6% of homes in Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yunkunytjatjara have the same access. Additionally, unemployment is far higher in Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yunkunytjatjara at 29.3%, compared to 18.4% in Central Desert.

The two areas are almost identical in the typical age of their residents, which is 28 years for both. They also share similar household sizes, with about 4 people per home, and both have a high share of renters. While some gaps are closing, such as the difference in recent overseas arrivals, others are widening. For example, the gap in people providing unpaid childcare has grown since 2011, with 57.4% of people in Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yunkunytjatjara now caring for children compared to 46.7% in Central Desert.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yunkunytjatjarain Central Desert +1,258 larger in Central Desert gap steady
2,333 22nd pct 3,591 29th pct
  • First area, 2011: 2,439
  • First area, 2016: 2,276
  • First area, 2021: 2,333
  • Second area, 2011: 3,720
  • Second area, 2016: 3,677
  • Second area, 2021: 3,591
28 yrs 2nd pct 28 yrs 2nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 26 yrs
  • First area, 2016: 28 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 28 yrs
  • Second area, 2011: 27 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 28 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 28 yrs
First Nations in Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yunkunytjatjarain Central Desert +9.3 pts higher in Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yunkunytjatjara gap widening
88.5% 100th pct 79.2% 98th pct
  • First area, 2011: 86.4%
  • First area, 2016: 83.7%
  • First area, 2021: 88.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 80.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 84.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 79.2%
Aged 65+ in Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yunkunytjatjarain Central Desert +2.2 pts higher in Central Desert gap widening
3.8% 0th pct 6.0% 5th pct
  • First area, 2011: 5.2%
  • First area, 2016: 5.1%
  • First area, 2021: 3.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 4.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 4.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 6.0%
Under 15 in Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yunkunytjatjarain Central Desert +3.0 pts higher in Central Desert gap steady
23.8% 91st pct 26.9% 98th pct
  • First area, 2011: 26.2%
  • First area, 2016: 24.4%
  • First area, 2021: 23.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 28.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 29.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 26.9%
De facto in Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yunkunytjatjarain Central Desert +1.0 pts higher in Central Desert gap narrowing
10.3% 14th pct 11.3% 25th pct
  • First area, 2011: 7.8%
  • First area, 2016: 13.8%
  • First area, 2021: 10.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 4.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 6.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 11.3%

Age structure

33.3% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +2.7 pts 30.5%
23.8% Children (0–14) +3.0 pts ▸ 26.9%
19.5% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +0.2 pts 19.4%
18.8% Youth (15–24) ◂ +1.6 pts 17.1%
3.8% Seniors (65+) +2.2 pts ▸ 6.0%

Marital status

49.0% Married ◂ +7.7 pts 41.3%
35.5% Never married +10.2 pts ▸ 45.7%
6.5% Separated ◂ +2.4 pts 4.0%
5.9% Widowed ◂ +1.3 pts 4.6%
3.0% Divorced +1.5 pts ▸ 4.5%

Age & sex structure

Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yunkunytjatjara Central Desert

Bars show the share of each area's own population, so differently sized areas stay comparable.

  • 85+ in Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yunkunytjatjara: 0.1% males, 0.4% females; 85+ in Central Desert: 0.1% males, 0.2% females
  • 80–84 in Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yunkunytjatjara: 0.3% males, 0.3% females; 80–84 in Central Desert: 0.3% males, 0.2% females
  • 75–79 in Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yunkunytjatjara: 0.1% males, 0.4% females; 75–79 in Central Desert: 0.4% males, 0.6% females
  • 70–74 in Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yunkunytjatjara: 0.6% males, 0.5% females; 70–74 in Central Desert: 0.9% males, 0.8% females
  • 65–69 in Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yunkunytjatjara: 0.7% males, 0.8% females; 65–69 in Central Desert: 0.9% males, 1.5% females
  • 60–64 in Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yunkunytjatjara: 1.6% males, 1.7% females; 60–64 in Central Desert: 1.6% males, 2.1% females
  • 55–59 in Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yunkunytjatjara: 2.1% males, 2.7% females; 55–59 in Central Desert: 2.4% males, 2.3% females
  • 50–54 in Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yunkunytjatjara: 3.0% males, 3.3% females; 50–54 in Central Desert: 2.7% males, 2.2% females
  • 45–49 in Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yunkunytjatjara: 2.7% males, 2.9% females; 45–49 in Central Desert: 3.1% males, 3.2% females
  • 40–44 in Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yunkunytjatjara: 2.8% males, 3.3% females; 40–44 in Central Desert: 3.3% males, 3.7% females
  • 35–39 in Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yunkunytjatjara: 2.6% males, 4.1% females; 35–39 in Central Desert: 3.3% males, 3.5% females
  • 30–34 in Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yunkunytjatjara: 4.2% males, 5.1% females; 30–34 in Central Desert: 3.9% males, 3.8% females
  • 25–29 in Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yunkunytjatjara: 4.8% males, 6.3% females; 25–29 in Central Desert: 4.5% males, 4.7% females
  • 20–24 in Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yunkunytjatjara: 4.4% males, 5.1% females; 20–24 in Central Desert: 4.5% males, 4.1% females
  • 15–19 in Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yunkunytjatjara: 5.0% males, 4.4% females; 15–19 in Central Desert: 4.5% males, 4.1% females
  • 10–14 in Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yunkunytjatjara: 3.2% males, 3.8% females; 10–14 in Central Desert: 4.8% males, 4.3% females
  • 5–9 in Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yunkunytjatjara: 4.2% males, 4.1% females; 5–9 in Central Desert: 4.7% males, 4.0% females
  • 0–4 in Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yunkunytjatjara: 3.8% males, 4.7% females; 0–4 in Central Desert: 4.6% males, 4.3% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yunkunytjatjarain Central Desert +1.0 pts higher in Central Desert gap steady
2.6% 2nd pct 3.6% 5th pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.4%
  • First area, 2016: 2.9%
  • First area, 2021: 2.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 2.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 2.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 3.6%

Country of birth

93.4% Australia ◂ +4.3 pts 89.1%
0.5% New Zealand +0.2 pts ▸ 0.7%
0.2% England +0.3 pts ▸ 0.5%
0.3% Philippines ◂ +0.1 pts 0.2%
0.0% India +0.3 pts ▸ 0.3%
0.0% China +0.1 pts ▸ 0.1%
0.0% South Africa +0.1 pts ▸ 0.1%
0.0% Vietnam even 0.0%
0.0% Nepal even 0.0%
0.0% Italy even 0.0%

Ancestry

3.7% English +2.5 pts ▸ 6.2%
3.6% Australian +2.5 pts ▸ 6.1%
1.3% Irish +0.6 pts ▸ 1.9%
1.5% Scottish +0.1 pts ▸ 1.5%
0.9% German +0.3 pts ▸ 1.2%
0.2% Chinese +0.3 pts ▸ 0.5%
0.2% Dutch +0.2 pts ▸ 0.4%
0.2% Italian +0.2 pts ▸ 0.4%
0.1% Indian +0.1 pts ▸ 0.2%
0.1% Filipino +0.1 pts ▸ 0.2%
0.1% Greek even 0.1%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yunkunytjatjarain Central Desert +8.6 pts higher in Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yunkunytjatjara gap steady
84.8% 100th pct 76.2% 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: 82.2%
  • First area, 2016: 75.5%
  • First area, 2021: 84.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 73.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 78.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 76.2%
Limited English in Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yunkunytjatjarain Central Desert +5.2 pts higher in Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yunkunytjatjara gap widening
10.6% 97th pct 5.4% 89th pct
  • First area, 2016: 12.8%
  • First area, 2021: 10.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 13.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 5.4%

Language used at home

11.0% English only +4.8 pts ▸ 15.8%
0.0% Mandarin +0.3 pts ▸ 0.3%
0.0% Hindi +0.1 pts ▸ 0.1%
0.0% Punjabi +0.1 pts ▸ 0.1%
0.0% Arabic even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%
0.0% Cantonese even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Italian even 0.0%
0.0% Tagalog even 0.0%

Religion

No religion in Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yunkunytjatjarain Central Desert +8.7 pts higher in Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yunkunytjatjara gap widening
29.2% 17th pct 20.5% 6th pct
  • First area, 2011: 17.3%
  • First area, 2016: 27.0%
  • First area, 2021: 29.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 12.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 14.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 20.5%

Religious affiliation

42.3% Christianity +23.2 pts ▸ 65.5%
29.2% No religion ◂ +8.7 pts 20.5%
20.8% Not stated ◂ +8.7 pts 12.1%
7.4% Other religions ◂ +6.4 pts 1.0%
0.0% Hinduism +0.3 pts ▸ 0.3%
0.0% Buddhism +0.3 pts ▸ 0.3%
0.1% Islam even 0.2%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yunkunytjatjarain Central Desert +2.5 pts higher in Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yunkunytjatjara gap steady
21.8% 0th pct 19.2% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 15.9%
  • First area, 2016: 20.6%
  • First area, 2021: 21.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 19.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 16.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 19.2%
Bachelor+ in Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yunkunytjatjarain Central Desert +1.1 pts higher in Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yunkunytjatjara gap steady
7.3% 10th pct 6.2% 7th pct
  • First area, 2011: 7.1%
  • First area, 2016: 6.8%
  • First area, 2021: 7.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 6.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 4.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 6.2%
8 43rd pct 12 57th pct
Schools/1k kids in Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yunkunytjatjarain Central Desert +1.95 more in Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yunkunytjatjara
14.39 90th pct 12.44 88th pct
Students in Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yunkunytjatjarain Central Desert +139 more in Central Desert
570 30th pct 709 32nd pct
Avg size in Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yunkunytjatjarain Central Desert +12 larger in Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yunkunytjatjara
71 13th pct 59 10th pct
ICSEA in Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yunkunytjatjarain Central Desert +103 higher in Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yunkunytjatjara
715 4th pct 612 0th pct

Highest year of school

27.7% Year 9 or below +8.3 pts ▸ 36.1%
23.7% Year 10 ◂ +2.3 pts 21.4%
21.8% Year 12 ◂ +2.5 pts 19.2%
14.8% Year 11 ◂ +3.6 pts 11.2%

Highest qualification level

13.3% Certificate III / IV +8.4 pts ▸ 21.8%
16.1% Bachelor degree ◂ +4.5 pts 11.6%
6.7% Certificate I / II ◂ +1.1 pts 5.5%
5.6% Advanced diploma / diploma +0.9 pts ▸ 6.5%
4.6% Postgraduate degree ◂ +0.4 pts 4.2%
2.1% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +0.4 pts 1.7%

Field of qualification

16.5% Education ◂ +6.6 pts 9.9%
11.1% Society & culture ◂ +1.8 pts 9.3%
4.0% Engineering & related +4.3 pts ▸ 8.3%
5.8% Management & commerce +1.8 pts ▸ 7.6%
4.4% Health +1.3 pts ▸ 5.7%
3.0% Agriculture & environment +1.5 pts ▸ 4.5%
2.5% Creative arts +1.1 pts ▸ 3.5%
3.0% Architecture & building ◂ +0.5 pts 2.5%
1.1% Natural & physical sciences +1.1 pts ▸ 2.1%
1.2% Food, hospitality & personal services +0.6 pts ▸ 1.8%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yunkunytjatjarain Central Desert +$52 higher in Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yunkunytjatjara gap widening
$324 0th pct $272 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: $277
  • First area, 2016: $283
  • First area, 2021: $324
  • Second area, 2011: $272
  • Second area, 2016: $294
  • Second area, 2021: $272
Household income in Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yunkunytjatjarain Central Desert +$144 higher in Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yunkunytjatjara gap widening
$1,266 34th pct $1,122 16th pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,117
  • First area, 2016: $1,150
  • First area, 2021: $1,266
  • Second area, 2011: $1,063
  • Second area, 2016: $1,218
  • Second area, 2021: $1,122
Family income in Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yunkunytjatjarain Central Desert +$104 higher in Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yunkunytjatjara gap widening
$739 0th pct $635 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: $691
  • First area, 2016: $734
  • First area, 2021: $739
  • Second area, 2011: $625
  • Second area, 2016: $801
  • Second area, 2021: $635
High earners in Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yunkunytjatjarain Central Desert +1.5 pts higher in Central Desert gap narrowing
3.2% 5th pct 4.7% 13th pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.5%
  • First area, 2016: 2.4%
  • First area, 2021: 3.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 5.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 3.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.7%
High-income homes in Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yunkunytjatjarain Central Desert +4.8 pts higher in Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yunkunytjatjara gap widening
8.8% 15th pct 3.9% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 0.6%
  • First area, 2016: 3.2%
  • First area, 2021: 8.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 3.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 7.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 3.9%

Household income distribution

33.5% $650–$1,499 +1.5 pts ▸ 35.0%
23.0% $1,500–$2,999 +5.0 pts ▸ 28.0%
12.8% Under $650 +10.4 pts ▸ 23.2%
5.6% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +3.5 pts 2.1%
3.1% $4,000 or more ◂ +1.3 pts 1.8%

Personal income distribution

67.5% Under $650 +0.1 pts ▸ 67.6%
8.8% $650–$1,499 +2.3 pts ▸ 11.0%
6.0% $1,500–$2,999 +1.5 pts ▸ 7.5%
1.1% $3,000 or more +0.1 pts ▸ 1.2%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yunkunytjatjarain Central Desert +0.2 pts higher in Central Desert
19.0% 11th pct 19.2% 11th pct
Mental health in Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yunkunytjatjarain Central Desert +0.8 pts higher in Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yunkunytjatjara
2.6% 3rd pct 1.8% 0th pct
Needs assistance in Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yunkunytjatjarain Central Desert +2.0 pts higher in Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yunkunytjatjara gap widening
4.5% 31st pct 2.5% 8th pct
  • First area, 2011: 4.8%
  • First area, 2016: 4.3%
  • First area, 2021: 4.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 4.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 4.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 2.5%

Long-term health conditions reported

9.1% Diabetes +1.1 pts ▸ 10.2%
5.7% Other condition ◂ +2.0 pts 3.7%
4.4% Asthma ◂ +1.2 pts 3.1%
3.9% Heart disease +0.2 pts ▸ 4.2%
2.6% Mental health ◂ +0.8 pts 1.8%
1.1% Arthritis +0.7 pts ▸ 1.8%
0.7% Lung condition +0.1 pts ▸ 0.9%
0.5% Dementia ◂ +0.1 pts 0.4%
0.3% Cancer even 0.3%
0.0% Stroke +0.3 pts ▸ 0.3%

Number of long-term health conditions

69.9% None +0.5 pts ▸ 70.5%
14.8% One condition +0.1 pts ▸ 14.9%
3.3% Two conditions +0.2 pts ▸ 3.5%
0.9% Three or more ◂ +0.2 pts 0.7%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yunkunytjatjarain Central Desert +0.4 pts higher in Central Desert gap steady
5.9% 2nd pct 6.3% 2nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 7.6%
  • First area, 2016: 9.2%
  • First area, 2021: 5.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 8.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 8.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 6.3%
Unpaid carers in Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yunkunytjatjarain Central Desert +9.6 pts higher in Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yunkunytjatjara gap widening
18.9% 100th pct 9.3% 19th pct
  • First area, 2011: 11.9%
  • First area, 2016: 15.3%
  • First area, 2021: 18.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 16.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 14.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 9.3%
Unpaid child care in Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yunkunytjatjarain Central Desert +10.7 pts higher in Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yunkunytjatjara gap widening
57.4% 100th pct 46.7% 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: 44.6%
  • First area, 2016: 41.2%
  • First area, 2021: 57.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 41.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 49.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 46.7%
Defence service in Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yunkunytjatjarain Central Desert +0.8 pts higher in Central Desert
0.3% 0th pct 1.2% 6th pct
Housework 15h+ in Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yunkunytjatjarain Central Desert +7.7 pts higher in Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yunkunytjatjara gap steady
19.7% 31st pct 12.1% 7th pct
  • First area, 2011: 5.8%
  • First area, 2016: 23.1%
  • First area, 2021: 19.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 13.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 21.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.1%

First Nations

First Nations people in Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yunkunytjatjarain Central Desert +779 larger in Central Desert
2,064 79th pct 2,843 86th pct
Median age in Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yunkunytjatjarain Central Desert +1 yrs older in Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yunkunytjatjara
26 yrs 57th pct 25 yrs 50th pct
Year 12 in Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yunkunytjatjarain Central Desert +3.7 pts higher in Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yunkunytjatjara
14.9% 4th pct 11.2% 0th pct
Unemployment in Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yunkunytjatjarain Central Desert +5.6 pts higher in Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yunkunytjatjara
39.1% 99th pct 33.5% 95th pct
Median income in Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yunkunytjatjarain Central Desert +$55 higher in Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yunkunytjatjara
$296 1st pct $241 0th pct
Household income in Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yunkunytjatjarain Central Desert +$187 higher in Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yunkunytjatjara
$1,040 17th pct $853 7th pct
Indigenous language in Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yunkunytjatjarain Central Desert +2.8 pts higher in Central Desert
89.4% 100th pct 92.2% 100th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yunkunytjatjarain Central Desert +0.1 larger in Central Desert gap narrowing
4.0 100th pct 4.1 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: 3.8
  • First area, 2016: 3.8
  • First area, 2021: 4.0
  • Second area, 2011: 4.3
  • Second area, 2016: 4.2
  • Second area, 2021: 4.1
One-parent in Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yunkunytjatjarain Central Desert +0.1 pts higher in Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yunkunytjatjara gap narrowing
26.9% 93rd pct 26.8% 93rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 27.8%
  • First area, 2016: 25.2%
  • First area, 2021: 26.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 23.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 24.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 26.8%
Living alone in Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yunkunytjatjarain Central Desert +2.4 pts higher in Central Desert gap narrowing
17.5% 4th pct 19.9% 10th pct
  • First area, 2011: 27.0%
  • First area, 2016: 23.1%
  • First area, 2021: 17.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 14.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 15.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 19.9%

Family composition

52.8% Couples with children +2.6 pts ▸ 55.4%
26.9% One-parent families ◂ +0.1 pts 26.8%
14.6% Couples without children ◂ +0.3 pts 14.4%
5.5% Other families ◂ +2.1 pts 3.4%

Household size

29.4% 6 or more +1.3 pts ▸ 30.6%
17.5% 1 person +2.4 pts ▸ 19.9%
17.1% 2 people ◂ +0.1 pts 17.1%
15.0% 3 people ◂ +4.9 pts 10.1%
11.7% 5 people +0.2 pts ▸ 11.9%
9.1% 4 people +0.5 pts ▸ 9.7%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yunkunytjatjarain Central Desert +$10 higher in Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yunkunytjatjara gap widening
$85 1st pct $75 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: $20
  • First area, 2016: $75
  • First area, 2021: $85
  • Second area, 2011: $20
  • Second area, 2016: $53
  • Second area, 2021: $75
— $498 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: $1,040
  • Second area, 2021: $498
1.40 100th pct 1.40 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.60
  • First area, 2016: 1.30
  • First area, 2021: 1.40
  • Second area, 2011: 1.70
  • Second area, 2016: 1.50
  • Second area, 2021: 1.40
Renting in Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yunkunytjatjarain Central Desert +3.6 pts higher in Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yunkunytjatjara gap narrowing
75.5% 96th pct 71.9% 95th pct
  • First area, 2011: 82.2%
  • First area, 2016: 91.3%
  • First area, 2021: 75.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 86.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 89.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 71.9%
Owned outright in Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yunkunytjatjarain Central Desert +0.1 pts higher in Central Desert gap narrowing
2.5% 0th pct 2.7% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 7.2%
  • First area, 2016: 2.8%
  • First area, 2021: 2.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 3.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 3.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 2.7%
Separate houses in Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yunkunytjatjarain Central Desert +1.0 pts higher in Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yunkunytjatjara gap steady
91.2% 59th pct 90.2% 54th pct
  • First area, 2011: 90.3%
  • First area, 2016: 92.3%
  • First area, 2021: 91.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 91.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 87.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 90.2%
3+ bedrooms in Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yunkunytjatjarain Central Desert +0.6 pts higher in Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yunkunytjatjara gap narrowing
70.2% 25th pct 69.7% 24th pct
  • First area, 2011: 67.5%
  • First area, 2016: 71.7%
  • First area, 2021: 70.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 72.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 71.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 69.7%

How homes are owned or rented

75.5% Rented ◂ +3.6 pts 71.9%
18.5% Other tenure +1.0 pts ▸ 19.4%
4.5% Not stated ◂ +0.6 pts 3.9%
2.5% Owned outright +0.1 pts ▸ 2.7%
0.0% Owned with a mortgage +1.1 pts ▸ 1.1%

Types of homes

91.2% Separate house ◂ +1.0 pts 90.2%
8.2% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +5.7 pts 2.5%
0.8% Other dwelling +1.6 pts ▸ 2.4%
0.0% Flat or apartment +1.8 pts ▸ 1.8%

Bedrooms per home

58.2% 3 bedrooms ◂ +7.8 pts 50.3%
23.2% 2 bedrooms ◂ +4.8 pts 18.3%
10.7% 4 bedrooms +5.0 pts ▸ 15.7%
3.3% 1 bedroom +2.4 pts ▸ 5.7%
1.4% 5 or more +2.3 pts ▸ 3.6%
0.0% Studio / none +0.4 pts ▸ 0.4%

Weekly rent distribution

82.2% Under $200 +3.6 pts ▸ 85.8%
0.0% $200–$349 +3.9 pts ▸ 3.9%
0.0% $350–$549 even 0.0%
0.0% $550–$749 even 0.0%
0.0% $750 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yunkunytjatjarain Central Desert +10.9 pts higher in Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yunkunytjatjara gap widening
41.8% 98th pct 31.0% 94th pct
  • First area, 2011: 42.0%
  • First area, 2016: 47.3%
  • First area, 2021: 41.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 42.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 46.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 31.0%
Work from home in Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yunkunytjatjarain Central Desert +4.7 pts higher in Central Desert gap widening
1.4% 1st pct 6.0% 17th pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.1%
  • First area, 2016: 1.8%
  • First area, 2021: 1.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 3.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 3.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 6.0%
PT commute in Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yunkunytjatjarain Central Desert +1.3 pts higher in Central Desert gap narrowing
1.5% 60th pct 2.8% 74th pct
  • First area, 2011: 0.8%
  • First area, 2016: 2.1%
  • First area, 2021: 1.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 9.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 2.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 2.8%
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

51.0% Walked ◂ +12.0 pts 39.0%
25.5% Car (driver) +5.0 pts ▸ 30.5%
12.2% Car (passenger) ◂ +5.0 pts 7.1%
1.4% Worked at home +4.7 pts ▸ 6.0%
1.5% Bus +1.3 pts ▸ 2.8%
0.0% Bicycle +0.4 pts ▸ 0.4%
0.0% Train even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

38.0% 1 vehicle +6.6 pts ▸ 44.6%
41.8% No vehicle ◂ +10.9 pts 31.0%
15.8% 2 vehicles ◂ +0.7 pts 15.0%
3.6% 3 vehicles +0.9 pts ▸ 4.5%
1.9% 4 or more +2.3 pts ▸ 4.2%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yunkunytjatjarain Central Desert +0.9 pts higher in Central Desert gap steady
23.3% 10th pct 24.2% 11th pct
  • First area, 2011: 20.6%
  • First area, 2016: 15.1%
  • First area, 2021: 23.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 19.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 16.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 24.2%
Recent arrivals in Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yunkunytjatjarain Central Desert +12.4 pts higher in Central Desert gap narrowing
19.7% 80th pct 32.1% 97th pct
  • First area, 2011: 0.0%
  • First area, 2016: 13.8%
  • First area, 2021: 19.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 17.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 15.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 32.1%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yunkunytjatjarain Central Desert +10.9 pts higher in Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yunkunytjatjara gap widening
29.3% 100th pct 18.4% 94th pct
  • First area, 2011: 12.2%
  • First area, 2016: 25.3%
  • First area, 2021: 29.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 14.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 40.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 18.4%
Participation in Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yunkunytjatjarain Central Desert +7.2 pts higher in Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yunkunytjatjara gap widening
41.7% 9th pct 34.5% 4th pct
  • First area, 2011: 45.0%
  • First area, 2016: 39.9%
  • First area, 2021: 41.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 43.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 51.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 34.5%
Full-time in Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yunkunytjatjarain Central Desert +7.7 pts higher in Central Desert gap narrowing
54.8% 18th pct 62.5% 67th pct
  • First area, 2011: 51.5%
  • First area, 2016: 57.8%
  • First area, 2021: 54.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 60.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 63.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 62.5%

Industries people work in

30.3% Education & training ◂ +13.9 pts 16.4%
8.7% Public administration & safety +11.5 pts ▸ 20.2%
16.0% Health care & social assistance ◂ +3.5 pts 12.5%
15.4% Arts & recreation ◂ +11.9 pts 3.5%
2.9% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +11.8 pts ▸ 14.7%
0.0% Mining +7.7 pts ▸ 7.7%
5.0% Retail trade +1.8 pts ▸ 6.9%
6.8% Other services ◂ +5.1 pts 1.6%
6.4% Construction ◂ +3.1 pts 3.2%
1.2% Administrative & support +1.5 pts ▸ 2.7%
0.8% Accommodation & food +1.6 pts ▸ 2.4%
0.0% Media & telecommunications +1.9 pts ▸ 1.9%

Occupations people work in

39.0% Professionals ◂ +18.6 pts 20.4%
24.9% Community & personal service ◂ +3.0 pts 21.9%
11.8% Managers +4.4 pts ▸ 16.1%
8.7% Labourers +6.0 pts ▸ 14.7%
1.4% Machinery operators & drivers +6.6 pts ▸ 7.9%
6.2% Clerical & administrative +1.2 pts ▸ 7.4%
4.6% Technicians & trades +0.9 pts ▸ 5.5%
2.3% Sales workers +1.3 pts ▸ 3.6%

Economy & Advantage

1 0th pct 1 0th pct
1 0th pct 1 0th pct
1 0th pct 1 0th pct
IEO decile in Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yunkunytjatjarain Central Desert +1 higher in Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yunkunytjatjara
2 14th pct 1 0th pct
IRSAD score in Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yunkunytjatjarain Central Desert +9 higher in Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yunkunytjatjara
706 0th pct 697 0th pct
ERP in Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yunkunytjatjarain Central Desert +1,502 higher in Central Desert
2,668 22nd pct 4,170 29th pct
Growth in Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yunkunytjatjarain Central Desert +3.2 pts higher in Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yunkunytjatjara
4.5% 58th pct 1.3% 25th pct
Businesses in Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yunkunytjatjarain Central Desert +19 higher in Central Desert
6 1st pct 25 2nd pct
Approvals in Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yunkunytjatjarain Central Desert +45 higher in Central Desert
0 0th pct 45 47th pct

Environment & Climate

Rainfall in Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yunkunytjatjarain Central Desert +84 higher in Central Desert
184 1st pct 268 9th pct
Max temp in Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yunkunytjatjarain Central Desert +4.7 higher in Central Desert
29.2 82nd pct 33.9 97th pct
Min temp in Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yunkunytjatjarain Central Desert +3.7 higher in Central Desert
13.6 74th pct 17.3 88th pct

Walkability

Walk score in Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yunkunytjatjarain Central Desert +0.8 higher in Central Desert
1.5 8th pct 2.2 16th pct
Types ≤15 min in Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yunkunytjatjarain Central Desert +0.9 more in Central Desert
1.9 9th pct 2.7 20th pct
15-min city in Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yunkunytjatjarain Central Desert +13.4 pts higher in Central Desert
3.0% 2nd pct 16.4% 9th pct
Walk to shops in Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yunkunytjatjarain Central Desert +16.7 pts higher in Central Desert
33.5% 25th pct 50.2% 55th pct
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yunkunytjatjarain Central Desert +14.6 pts higher in Central Desert
65.2% 67th pct 79.8% 80th pct
Walk to a park in Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yunkunytjatjarain Central Desert +3.6 pts higher in Central Desert
20.4% 7th pct 24.1% 8th pct
Walk to health in Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yunkunytjatjarain Central Desert +57.0 pts higher in Central Desert
12.6% 11th pct 69.6% 85th pct
Amenities/1k in Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yunkunytjatjarain Central Desert +5.2 more in Central Desert
12.9 22nd pct 18.1 47th pct
0 1st pct 0 0th pct
Mean slope in Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yunkunytjatjarain Central Desert +0.2 pts higher in Central Desert
2.9% 13th pct 3.1% 18th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yunkunytjatjara vs Central Desert [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/lga/LGA40250/anangu-pitjantjatjara-yunkunytjatjara/vs/LGA70620/central-desert