Yalata

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 88.5% of the population, far above the national figure of 3.2%. The community is very young, with 23% of residents being children under 15, while seniors aged 65 and over are very rare at just 1.9%.

The population is almost entirely Australian-born, with no one born overseas. This is much lower than the national figure of 27.7%.

Language diversity is very high, with 78% of people using another language at home, far above the Australian figure of 22.3%.

Religious affiliation is common here, with 59.1% identifying as Christian. The 12.1% who report no religion is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is much lower than the state and national figures, with only 17.5% of residents completing Year 12. Just 2.1% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Incomes are among the lowest at this level, with a typical weekly household income of $1,142, well below the national figure of $1,746. No households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Residents report fewer long-term health conditions than most areas; only 14.1% have one, compared to 27.7% nationally. Those needing help with daily activities are also much fewer at 1.3%.

Unpaid childcare is very common, with 37.2% of people providing this care, far above the national figure of 26.3%. However, formal volunteering is very low at 4.5%.

The community's First Nations identity is strong, with 87% of people speaking a First Nations language. This is far above the national figure of 12.3%.

Homes are typically large and crowded, with 3.7 people per home and 1.4 people per bedroom. One-parent families are very common, making up 32.1% of households.

Renting is the norm for 82.4% of households, far above the national figure of 30.6%. Typical weekly rent is very low at $90, and no one owns their home outright.

Car dependence is high, though 35.9% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is far above the national figure of 7.4%. There are no public transport stops in the area.

The population is very stable, with only 19.9% of people having moved in the last five years, much lower than the national figure of 40.7%.

The unemployment rate is among the highest at this level at 20.5%, far above the national figure of 5.1%. Many of those working are employed in health care and social assistance.

Recorded offences are among the highest at this level, with a crime rate that has risen by 35.6% over the last five years. Assault and property damage are the most frequent offences.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent with a very low walkability score of 0.3. Most homes are not within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or parks.