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Kanpi
17 km²
Kanpi is a small, remote community in the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yunkunytjatjara lands of South Australia. It is a very young place, with a typical resident aged just 24 and over a quarter of the population being children under 15. The community is overwhelmingly First Nations, which helps explain why the vast majority of residents speak a First Nations language and why typical incomes are far below the national figure.
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This is a young community where 26.8% of people are children under 15, a figure well above the national average. Conversely, seniors aged 65 and over make up only 7.1% of the population, which is far below the state and national figures.
The vast majority of residents were born in Australia, and only 7.1% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%.
Language diversity is very high, with 91.1% of people using another language at home, far above the national figure of 22.3%.
Religion is common here, as only 7.1% of residents report having no religion, a figure far below the national average of 38.9%.
Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 32.4% of residents completing Year 12 and no adults holding a bachelor degree or higher.
Incomes are among the lowest in the country, with a typical weekly family income of $575 and typical personal weekly earnings of $310.
Residents report far fewer long-term health conditions than the national average, with only 17.9% affected and no one requiring help with daily activities.
Caregiving is a major part of local life, as 41.0% of people provide unpaid childcare, which is far above the national figure.
The community is strongly First Nations, with 94.1% of people speaking a First Nations language and a typical personal income of $280, which is far below the national figure.
Homes are large and crowded, with a typical 4.3 people per home, far above the national average of 2.5.
Crowding is high with 1.4 people per bedroom, while typical weekly rent is very low at just $63.
The area has no public transport routes or stops, making it entirely dependent on other means of travel.
The community has seen some movement, with 39.6% of residents having moved house in the last five years.
The proportion of adults working or looking for work is 46.2%, which is far below the national figure of 61.1%.
The area is completely car-dependent, with no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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