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Cuttabri vs Pilliga

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 38 km apart · Cuttabri profile · Pilliga profile

Cuttabri Pilliga

Pilliga and Cuttabri are both sparsely populated areas in New South Wales. Pilliga has a far higher share of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people at 26.3%, compared to 0.0% in Cuttabri. The two areas differ sharply in age and income; Pilliga is far older with a typical resident aged 51 and a typical weekly household income of $762, while Cuttabri has a typical age of 43 and a much higher typical household income of $1,749. Cuttabri also has far more children under 15 (21.6% compared to 10.9%) and a higher share of adults with a bachelor degree or higher (16.7% versus 5.2%).

Everyday life in both places is mostly car-dependent, with neither area having any public transport stops. Both areas have similar terrain and almost no residents who speak a language other than English. While Pilliga is more likely to have homes within a short walk of a park or school, both areas sit well below the national figure for walkability. These gaps in income, age and education have remained distinct between the two nearby locations.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Cuttabriin Pilliga +138 larger in Pilliga gap narrowing
37 22nd pct 175 51st pct
  • First area, 2016: 43
  • First area, 2021: 37
  • Second area, 2016: 217
  • Second area, 2021: 175
Median age in Cuttabriin Pilliga +8 yrs older in Pilliga gap narrowing
43 yrs 43rd pct 51 yrs 74th pct
  • First area, 2016: 51 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 43 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 41 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 51 yrs
First Nations in Cuttabriin Pilliga +26.3 pts higher in Pilliga gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 26.3% 95th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 24.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 26.3%
Aged 65+ in Cuttabriin Pilliga +18.9 pts higher in Pilliga gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 18.9% 51st pct
  • First area, 2016: 23.3%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 18.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 18.9%
Under 15 in Cuttabriin Pilliga +10.8 pts higher in Cuttabri gap widening
21.6% 78th pct 10.9% 19th pct
  • First area, 2016: 18.6%
  • First area, 2021: 21.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 25.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 10.9%
De facto in Cuttabriin Pilliga +15.3 pts higher in Cuttabri gap widening
22.7% 91st pct 7.5% 19th pct
  • First area, 2016: 17.9%
  • First area, 2021: 22.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 15.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 7.5%

Age structure

40.5% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +4.5 pts 36.0%
21.6% Children (0–14) ◂ +10.8 pts 10.9%
0.0% Seniors (65+) +18.9 pts ▸ 18.9%
0.0% Youth (15–24) +16.0 pts ▸ 16.0%
10.8% Young adults (25–44) +4.0 pts ▸ 14.9%

Marital status

56.7% Married ◂ +16.4 pts 40.3%
26.7% Never married +17.5 pts ▸ 44.2%
0.0% Divorced +9.1 pts ▸ 9.1%
0.0% Widowed +8.4 pts ▸ 8.4%
0.0% Separated +2.6 pts ▸ 2.6%

Age & sex structure

Cuttabri Pilliga

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

  • 85+ in Cuttabri: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Pilliga: 0.0% males, 2.8% females
  • 80–84 in Cuttabri: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Pilliga: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Cuttabri: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Pilliga: 0.0% males, 2.8% females
  • 70–74 in Cuttabri: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 70–74 in Pilliga: 2.8% males, 2.8% females
  • 65–69 in Cuttabri: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 65–69 in Pilliga: 4.5% males, 5.1% females
  • 60–64 in Cuttabri: 30.4% males, 13.0% females; 60–64 in Pilliga: 6.7% males, 5.1% females
  • 55–59 in Cuttabri: 0.0% males, 13.0% females; 55–59 in Pilliga: 3.4% males, 7.3% females
  • 50–54 in Cuttabri: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 50–54 in Pilliga: 5.1% males, 4.5% females
  • 45–49 in Cuttabri: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 45–49 in Pilliga: 4.5% males, 1.7% females
  • 40–44 in Cuttabri: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 40–44 in Pilliga: 1.7% males, 5.1% females
  • 35–39 in Cuttabri: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in Pilliga: 0.0% males, 2.2% females
  • 30–34 in Cuttabri: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in Pilliga: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 25–29 in Cuttabri: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 25–29 in Pilliga: 0.0% males, 2.8% females
  • 20–24 in Cuttabri: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Pilliga: 2.8% males, 1.7% females
  • 15–19 in Cuttabri: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in Pilliga: 5.1% males, 7.3% females
  • 10–14 in Cuttabri: 26.1% males, 0.0% females; 10–14 in Pilliga: 2.8% males, 5.6% females
  • 5–9 in Cuttabri: 17.4% males, 0.0% females; 5–9 in Pilliga: 2.2% males, 0.0% females
  • 0–4 in Cuttabri: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 0–4 in Pilliga: 0.0% males, 1.7% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Cuttabriin Pilliga +3.0 pts higher in Cuttabri gap steady
8.1% 34th pct 5.1% 22nd pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 8.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 2.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 5.1%

Country of birth

94.6% Australia ◂ +22.0 pts 72.6%
0.0% Philippines +3.4 pts ▸ 3.4%
0.0% England even 0.0%
0.0% India even 0.0%
0.0% China even 0.0%
0.0% New Zealand even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnam even 0.0%
0.0% Nepal even 0.0%
0.0% Italy even 0.0%
0.0% South Africa even 0.0%

Ancestry

51.4% Australian ◂ +18.8 pts 32.6%
29.7% English +3.4 pts ▸ 33.1%
13.5% Scottish ◂ +6.1 pts 7.4%
8.1% German ◂ +3.5 pts 4.6%
0.0% Irish +6.9 pts ▸ 6.9%
0.0% Filipino +1.7 pts ▸ 1.7%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Italian even 0.0%
0.0% Indian even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Dutch even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Cuttabriin Pilliga +5.8 pts higher in Cuttabri gap widening
8.1% 72nd pct 2.3% 41st pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 8.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 2.3%
Limited English in Cuttabriin Pilliga even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Language used at home

86.5% English only ◂ +9.3 pts 77.1%
0.0% Mandarin even 0.0%
0.0% Arabic even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%
0.0% Cantonese even 0.0%
0.0% Punjabi even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Italian even 0.0%
0.0% Hindi even 0.0%
0.0% Tagalog even 0.0%

Religion

No religion in Cuttabriin Pilliga +1.0 pts higher in Pilliga gap narrowing
27.0% 18th pct 28.0% 20th pct
  • First area, 2016: 7.0%
  • First area, 2021: 27.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 13.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 28.0%

Religious affiliation

64.9% Christianity ◂ +12.3 pts 52.6%
27.0% No religion +1.0 pts ▸ 28.0%
10.8% Not stated +8.0 pts ▸ 18.9%
0.0% Islam even 0.0%
0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%
0.0% Buddhism even 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%
0.0% Other religions even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Cuttabriin Pilliga +12.0 pts higher in Cuttabri gap widening
30.0% 13th pct 18.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 21.9%
  • First area, 2021: 30.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 24.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 18.0%
Bachelor+ in Cuttabriin Pilliga +11.5 pts higher in Cuttabri gap widening
16.7% 58th pct 5.2% 12th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 16.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 8.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 5.2%
Schools ≤3 km in Cuttabriin Pilliga +1 more in Pilliga
0 0th pct 1 43rd pct
18 4th pct
747 2nd pct

Highest year of school

30.0% Year 12 ◂ +12.0 pts 18.0%
26.7% Year 10 ◂ +2.0 pts 24.7%
10.0% Year 9 or below +8.0 pts ▸ 18.0%
10.0% Year 11 ◂ +7.3 pts 2.7%

Highest qualification level

47.4% Certificate III / IV ◂ +27.7 pts 19.7%
26.3% Bachelor degree ◂ +15.0 pts 11.3%
0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma +5.6 pts ▸ 5.6%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

21.1% Agriculture & environment ◂ +8.4 pts 12.7%
21.1% Management & commerce ◂ +15.4 pts 5.6%
0.0% Engineering & related +8.5 pts ▸ 8.5%
0.0% Society & culture +7.0 pts ▸ 7.0%
0.0% Health +4.2 pts ▸ 4.2%
0.0% Education +4.2 pts ▸ 4.2%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Architecture & building even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Cuttabriin Pilliga +$469 higher in Cuttabri gap widening
$866 68th pct $397 4th pct
  • First area, 2016: $524
  • First area, 2021: $866
  • Second area, 2016: $365
  • Second area, 2021: $397
Household income in Cuttabriin Pilliga +$987 higher in Cuttabri gap widening
$1,749 62nd pct $762 4th pct
  • First area, 2016: $749
  • First area, 2021: $1,749
  • Second area, 2016: $575
  • Second area, 2021: $762
Family income in Cuttabriin Pilliga +$1,134 higher in Cuttabri gap widening
$2,083 62nd pct $949 5th pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,124
  • First area, 2021: $2,083
  • Second area, 2016: $875
  • Second area, 2021: $949
High earners in Cuttabriin Pilliga +4.5 pts higher in Pilliga gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 4.5% 29th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 3.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.5%
High-income homes in Cuttabriin Pilliga
7.4% 22nd pct
  • Second area, 2016: 8.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 7.4%

Household income distribution

0.0% $650–$1,499 +26.5 pts ▸ 26.5%
21.4% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +15.5 pts 5.9%
0.0% Under $650 +16.2 pts ▸ 16.2%
0.0% $4,000 or more +7.4 pts ▸ 7.4%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

33.3% Under $650 +8.2 pts ▸ 41.6%
10.0% $650–$1,499 +8.8 pts ▸ 18.8%
10.0% $1,500–$2,999 +1.0 pts ▸ 11.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Cuttabriin Pilliga +3.1 pts higher in Cuttabri
35.1% 78th pct 32.0% 66th pct
Mental health in Cuttabriin Pilliga +2.3 pts higher in Pilliga
0.0% 0th pct 2.3% 13th pct
Needs assistance in Cuttabriin Pilliga +4.6 pts higher in Pilliga gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 4.6% 49th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 7.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.6%

Long-term health conditions reported

21.6% Asthma ◂ +11.9 pts 9.7%
13.5% Arthritis +2.5 pts ▸ 16.0%
10.8% Diabetes ◂ +2.2 pts 8.6%
8.1% Heart disease ◂ +1.8 pts 6.3%
8.1% Other condition ◂ +4.1 pts 4.0%
0.0% Lung condition +2.9 pts ▸ 2.9%
0.0% Mental health +2.3 pts ▸ 2.3%
0.0% Cancer even 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

67.6% None ◂ +20.1 pts 47.4%
21.6% One condition ◂ +3.9 pts 17.7%
8.1% Three or more ◂ +1.3 pts 6.9%
0.0% Two conditions +4.0 pts ▸ 4.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Cuttabriin Pilliga +8.8 pts higher in Pilliga gap narrowing
10.0% 13th pct 18.8% 54th pct
  • First area, 2016: 37.5%
  • First area, 2021: 10.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 25.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 18.8%
Unpaid carers in Cuttabriin Pilliga +11.7 pts higher in Pilliga gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 11.7% 39th pct
  • First area, 2016: 9.4%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 16.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 11.7%
Unpaid child care in Cuttabriin Pilliga +19.7 pts higher in Cuttabri gap widening
33.3% 86th pct 13.6% 11th pct
  • First area, 2016: 34.4%
  • First area, 2021: 33.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 26.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.6%
Defence service in Cuttabriin Pilliga even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Cuttabriin Pilliga +19.1 pts higher in Cuttabri gap narrowing
36.7% 91st pct 17.5% 16th pct
  • First area, 2016: 59.4%
  • First area, 2021: 36.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 22.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 17.5%

First Nations

First Nations people in Cuttabriin Pilliga +46 larger in Pilliga
0 0th pct 46 76th pct
Median age in Cuttabriin Pilliga +17 yrs older in Pilliga
28 yrs 57th pct 45 yrs 83rd pct
37.9% 44th pct
Unemployment in Cuttabriin Pilliga
16.7% 76th pct
Median income in Cuttabriin Pilliga +$2,134 higher in Cuttabri
$2,500 100th pct $366 13th pct
Household income in Cuttabriin Pilliga
$774 10th pct
Indigenous language in Cuttabriin Pilliga
0.0% 0th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Cuttabriin Pilliga +0.6 larger in Cuttabri gap widening
2.6 57th pct 2.0 14th pct
  • First area, 2016: 2.2
  • First area, 2021: 2.6
  • Second area, 2016: 2.5
  • Second area, 2021: 2.0
One-parent in Cuttabriin Pilliga +24.1 pts higher in Pilliga gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 24.1% 91st pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 14.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 24.1%
Living alone in Cuttabriin Pilliga
39.7% 90th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 32.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 39.7%

Family composition

77.4% Couples with children ◂ +34.0 pts 43.4%
19.4% Couples without children +10.8 pts ▸ 30.1%
0.0% One-parent families +24.1 pts ▸ 24.1%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

0.0% 1 person +39.7 pts ▸ 39.7%
0.0% 2 people +35.3 pts ▸ 35.3%
28.6% 3 people ◂ +16.8 pts 11.8%
21.4% 4 people ◂ +21.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% 5 people +5.9 pts ▸ 5.9%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

$189 23rd pct
  • Second area, 2016: $160
  • Second area, 2021: $189
Mortgage in Cuttabriin Pilliga +$1,600 higher in Cuttabri
$2,250 83rd pct $650 5th pct
People / bedroom in Cuttabriin Pilliga +0.10 higher in Cuttabri gap steady
0.80 43rd pct 0.70 14th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.70
  • First area, 2021: 0.80
  • Second area, 2016: 0.80
  • Second area, 2021: 0.70
22.1% 64th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 27.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 22.1%
Owned outright in Cuttabriin Pilliga
52.9% 81st pct
  • Second area, 2016: 54.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 52.9%
Separate houses in Cuttabriin Pilliga
95.6% 47th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 87.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 95.6%
3+ bedrooms in Cuttabriin Pilliga
80.9% 54th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 61.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 80.9%

How homes are owned or rented

64.3% Owned outright ◂ +11.3 pts 52.9%
35.7% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +23.9 pts 11.8%
0.0% Rented +22.1 pts ▸ 22.1%
0.0% Other tenure +4.4 pts ▸ 4.4%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

100.0% Separate house ◂ +4.4 pts 95.6%
0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached even 0.0%
0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%
0.0% Other dwelling even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

50.0% 4 bedrooms ◂ +8.8 pts 41.2%
28.6% 3 bedrooms +0.8 pts ▸ 29.4%
0.0% 2 bedrooms +22.1 pts ▸ 22.1%
0.0% 5 or more +10.3 pts ▸ 10.3%
0.0% 1 bedroom +5.9 pts ▸ 5.9%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

0.0% Under $1,000 +37.5 pts ▸ 37.5%
0.0% $1,000–$1,799 even 0.0%
0.0% $1,800–$2,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

10.8% 88th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 4.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 10.8%
Work from home in Cuttabriin Pilliga
17.4% 53rd pct
  • Second area, 2016: 27.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 17.4%
0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
PT stops in Cuttabriin Pilliga even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Cuttabriin Pilliga even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Cuttabriin Pilliga even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Cuttabriin Pilliga even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

57.9% Worked at home ◂ +40.5 pts 17.4%
31.6% Car (driver) +22.0 pts ▸ 53.6%
0.0% Walked +11.6 pts ▸ 11.6%
0.0% Car (passenger) +5.8 pts ▸ 5.8%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

81.8% 1 vehicle ◂ +43.4 pts 38.5%
45.5% 4 or more ◂ +28.5 pts 16.9%
27.3% 3 vehicles ◂ +10.3 pts 16.9%
0.0% 2 vehicles +26.2 pts ▸ 26.2%
0.0% No vehicle +10.8 pts ▸ 10.8%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Cuttabriin Pilliga +2.7 pts higher in Cuttabri gap narrowing
14.6% 9th pct 11.9% 6th pct
  • First area, 2016: 39.5%
  • First area, 2021: 14.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 20.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 11.9%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Cuttabriin Pilliga
4.1% 57th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 18.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.1%
Participation in Cuttabriin Pilliga +15.3 pts higher in Cuttabri gap steady
63.3% 60th pct 48.1% 18th pct
  • First area, 2016: 59.4%
  • First area, 2021: 63.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 44.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 48.1%
58.0% 49th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 68.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 58.0%

Industries people work in

68.4% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +19.1 pts 49.3%
0.0% Health care & social assistance +10.1 pts ▸ 10.1%
0.0% Other services +7.2 pts ▸ 7.2%
0.0% Accommodation & food +4.3 pts ▸ 4.3%
0.0% Transport & warehousing +4.3 pts ▸ 4.3%
0.0% Administrative & support +4.3 pts ▸ 4.3%
0.0% Education & training +4.3 pts ▸ 4.3%
0.0% Mining even 0.0%
0.0% Manufacturing even 0.0%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water even 0.0%
0.0% Construction even 0.0%
0.0% Wholesale trade even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

42.1% Managers +7.2 pts ▸ 49.3%
0.0% Labourers +21.7 pts ▸ 21.7%
21.1% Clerical & administrative ◂ +13.8 pts 7.2%
15.8% Professionals ◂ +11.4 pts 4.3%
0.0% Technicians & trades +5.8 pts ▸ 5.8%
0.0% Community & personal service +4.3 pts ▸ 4.3%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers +4.3 pts ▸ 4.3%
0.0% Sales workers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Cuttabriin Pilliga +2.3 higher in Pilliga
0.0 0th pct 2.3 68th pct
Types ≤15 min in Cuttabriin Pilliga +3.1 more in Pilliga
0.0 0th pct 3.1 73rd pct
15-min city in Cuttabriin Pilliga +58.0 pts higher in Pilliga
0.0% 0th pct 58.0% 82nd pct
Walk to shops in Cuttabriin Pilliga even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Cuttabriin Pilliga even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Cuttabriin Pilliga +60.9 pts higher in Pilliga
0.0% 0th pct 60.9% 79th pct
Walk to a park in Cuttabriin Pilliga +65.2 pts higher in Pilliga
0.0% 0th pct 65.2% 68th pct
Walk to health in Cuttabriin Pilliga even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Cuttabriin Pilliga +91.4 more in Pilliga
0.0 0th pct 91.4 87th pct
Intersections/km² in Cuttabriin Pilliga even
0 7th pct 0 18th pct
Mean slope in Cuttabriin Pilliga +0.3 pts higher in Cuttabri
3.9% 28th pct 3.7% 24th pct

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Cuttabri vs Pilliga [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL11183/cuttabri/vs/SAL13217/pilliga