Pipalyatjara

The community is far younger than the national figure, with a typical age of 30 and only 5% of people aged 65 or over. A large proportion of the population is Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, at 81.8%.

Most residents were born in Australia, with 95% of the population born here. This is reflected in a birthplace figure that is far below the state and national averages.

Language diversity is very high, with 84.3% of people using another language at home, which is far above the national figure. Consequently, 10.7% of residents speak little or no English.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in most areas, with only 10.1% of people reporting no religion, far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is much lower than most areas, with only 17.8% of residents completing Year 12. Only 8.3% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far below the state and national figures.

Weekly incomes are among the lowest in the region; the typical personal income is just $293, which is far below the national figure of $805. Only 7.7% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

While 8.2% of people need help with daily activities, the rate of long-term health conditions is much lower than most areas at 20.8%. No residents reported a mental health condition.

Unpaid work is very common, with 61.7% of people caring for children and 31.6% providing other unpaid care, both of which are far above national figures.

First Nations people make up the bulk of the population, with 77.7% speaking a First Nations language. Unemployment is very high for this group at 36.7%, far above the national figure.

Homes are larger than usual, with an average of 3.3 people per household. One-parent families are also much more common than in most areas, making up 20.7% of households.

Rental properties are the norm here, with 74.4% of households renting and 0% owned outright. Typical weekly rent is very low at $83, though households are crowded, with 1.2 people per bedroom.

Car dependence is high, yet 41.9% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is far above the national figure. There are no public transport stops or routes in the area.

The population is relatively stable, with only 21.4% of people moving in the last five years, a figure far below the national average of 40.7%.

Job opportunities are limited, with only 42.1% of adults working or looking for work. The unemployment rate is 23.2%, which is far above the national figure.

The area is car-dependent with a low walkability score of 1.4. While every home is within a 15-minute walk of a school and a park, there are no groceries or health services within walking distance.