Yuendumu - Anmatjere

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 83.6% of the population, which is far above the national figure. The community is notably young, with 27.4% of residents under 15, and very few seniors, as only 7.7% are aged 65 or over.

Most residents were born in Australia, and very few were born overseas at 3.0%, which is far below the national average. English is the most common listed ancestry at 5.1%.

Language diversity is very high here, with 80.7% of people using a language other than English at home. This is far above the national figure of 22.3%.

Christianity is the most common religion at 63.4%. Those reporting no religion make up 23.0%, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are much lower than the national average, with only 19.4% of residents completing Year 12. Only 6.9% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Incomes are among the lowest in the country, with a typical weekly household earning $1,091. This is well below the national figure of $1,746.

Long-term health conditions are less common here than across Australia, with only 18.6% of people reporting one. Mental health conditions are also reported at a much lower rate of 1.4%.

Unpaid care for children is very common, with 45.2% of people providing this support. However, only 6.1% of the community are volunteers, which is well below the national average.

This is a strong First Nations community where 92.2% of people speak a First Nations language. However, there are significant gaps in outcomes, with a First Nations unemployment rate of 44.3%.

Homes are larger than usual, with an average of 3.9 people per dwelling. One-parent families are very common at 28.2%, far above the national figure of 14.1%.

Most people live in separate houses, and 71.1% of households rent. Rent is very low, with a typical weekly payment of $75, and only 3.7% of homes are owned outright.

Cars are the main way to get around, though 31.9% of homes have no motor vehicle. There is no public transport available in the area.

The community is relatively stable, with only 21.1% of people moving in the last five years. Interestingly, recent arrivals from overseas rose to 30.9% since 2011.

The unemployment rate is very high at 28.5%, and only 34% of adults are working or looking for work. Most employed residents work in public administration, safety, or education.

The area is ranked among the most disadvantaged in the country, scoring 1 out of 10 for overall advantage. There are only 18 businesses in the region.

The climate is hot and dry, with an average maximum temperature of 32.5 degrees and low annual rainfall of 295mm.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score of 2.1. While many homes are within a short walk of health services and schools, there is very little access to parks or groceries.