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Coober Pedy - Umoona

78 km²

A strong First Nations presence defines the community of Coober Pedy - Umoona. This remote area is home to 236 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, many of whom maintain a deep connection to culture. While the community faces significant economic hurdles, it is a place where traditional languages are still spoken by nearly a fifth of the First Nations population. The landscape is largely car-dependent, reflecting the spread-out nature of this unique desert settlement.

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First Nations

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First Nations residents here are noticeably older than the national figure, with a typical age of 27. However, the community faces steep challenges, with a 26.2% unemployment rate and household incomes far below the Australian average. Language is a strong point, as 19.1% speak a First Nations language, which is well above the state and national figures.

236 First Nations people

27 yrs Median age Here 27 yrs SA 24 yrs Aus 24 yrs

19.3% Year 12 Here 19.3% SA 34.7% Aus 37.0%

26.2% Unemployment Here 26.2% SA 15.6% Aus 12.3%

$419 Median income Here $419 SA $487 Aus $540

$825 Household income Here $825 SA $1,282 Aus $1,507

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The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 3.5 that is well below the South Australian average. No homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport, and most residents live far from parks and schools, though 62.9% are within 15 minutes of health services.

3.5 Walk score

4.1 Types ≤15 min