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Pukatja (Ernabella)
8 km²
A stark contrast to the rest of the state, Pukatja (Ernabella) is a remote community where nearly everyone speaks a First Nations language. It is a place with significant challenges, marked by high unemployment and low incomes compared to national figures. Despite these hurdles, the community remains deeply connected to its heritage and language. Most residents live within a short walk of the local school, though they lack other basic services nearby.
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First Nations people are central to the community, with 96.1% speaking a traditional language, a figure far above the national average. However, the area faces tough economic conditions, with an unemployment rate of 46.0% and typical personal incomes far below the national figure.
The area is heavily car-dependent, as no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or parks. While 89.6% of homes are within walking distance of a school, the overall walkability score is far below that of South Australia.