Ampilatwatja

The area has a very high First Nations population of 90.4%, which is far above the national figure. It is much younger than most areas, with very few seniors aged 65 and over compared to the rest of the territory.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the proportion of people born overseas is much lower than in most other areas. Only 1.8% of the population has a non-Australian birthplace.

Language diversity is very high, with 87.9% of people using a language other than English at home. This is far above the national average, and about 10.5% of residents speak little or no English.

Christianity is the most common faith, with 84.1% of the population identifying as such. Only 10.3% of people report having no religion, which is far below the national figure.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 12.8% of residents completing Year 12. This is far below both the state and national averages.

Typical personal weekly incomes are among the lowest in the region at $412. While typical household income is slightly above the national figure, 73% of people earn under $650 a week.

Residents have far fewer long-term health conditions than the national average, with only 13.2% reporting one. Mental health conditions are also much lower than in most other areas.

Caregiving is a major part of local life, as 60.3% of people provide unpaid childcare and 41.7% do significant housework. This is far above the national average.

First Nations people make up the vast majority of the community, and 95.5% speak a First Nations language. This is far above the national figure of 12.3%.

Homes here are much larger than usual, with an average of 5.7 people per household. One-parent families are very common, making up 37.1% of all households.

The area consists entirely of separate houses, and 81.5% are rented. Rent is very low, with a typical weekly cost of $65, far below the national figure.

Most homes have no motor vehicle, and 65% of people walk to work. There are no public transport stops or routes serving the area.

The community is very stable, with only 9.2% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national average of 40.7%.

Only 20.7% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure. The unemployment rate is 9.7%, which is well above the national average.

While residents are within a short walk of schools and health services, they have no access to nearby groceries. The area is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score.