Pipalyatjara vs Beadell

Pipalyatjara and Beadell are two very different remote areas. Pipalyatjara is a small community of 159 people where the typical resident is just 30, far younger than the national figure. Homes there are often crowded, with 3.3 people per home and 1.2 people per bedroom. In contrast, Beadell is largely non-residential with a population of 0. For those few associated with Beadell, the typical age is 51, and weekly personal income is far higher at $1,375, compared to $293 in Pipalyatjara.

Everyday life in both places is defined by a lack of easy access to services, as no homes in either area are within a 10-minute walk of public transport, groceries, or health services. Both are car-dependent, though Pipalyatjara has more local amenities, including a school and parks within walking distance. While Pipalyatjara has a large Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population of 130 people, Beadell has none.