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Anangu Pitjantjatjara

102,359 km²

Spanning over 100,000 square kilometres of remote interior, Anangu Pitjantjatjara is a vast and sparsely populated region of South Australia. It is a community where First Nations culture is central, with nearly 90% of people speaking a traditional language. Life here is shaped by isolation, meaning most residents rely on cars to get around and live far from basic services. It is a place where cultural identity remains strong despite significant challenges with employment and schooling.

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First Nations

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up a large part of the population, though they face an unemployment rate of 39.1%, which is far above the national figure. Cultural ties are very strong, as 89.4% speak a First Nations language, but school completion is among the lowest in the country at 14.9%.

2,064 First Nations people

26 yrs Median age Here 26 yrs SA 24 yrs Aus 24 yrs

14.9% Year 12 Here 14.9% SA 34.7% Aus 37.0%

39.1% Unemployment Here 39.1% SA 15.6% Aus 12.3%

$296 Median income Here $296 SA $487 Aus $540

$1,040 Household income Here $1,040 SA $1,282 Aus $1,507

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The area is heavily car-dependent, with a walkability score of 1.5 that is far below the state average. Very few homes have easy access to basics; for example, no one is within a 10-minute walk of public transport and only 12.6% can walk to health services.

1.5 Walk score

1.9 Types ≤15 min