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Ilparpa
3 km²
Far from the city centre and deeply car-dependent, Ilparpa is a sparsely settled area near Alice Springs. It is a wealthier community than most in the region, with a population that has grown by 74% since 2011 to reach 424 people. The area is notably older than the national average and is defined by high incomes and a professional workforce. This affluent character is reflected in the high proportion of residents with university degrees and the prevalence of large, detached family homes.
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The typical resident is 44, making the community noticeably older than both the territory and the nation. While the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is well above the national figure, it fell by 29 points since 2011.
Most residents were born in Australia, though 13% were born overseas, a figure that rose slightly since 2011. English, Irish, and German ancestries are the most common after Australian.
English is the main language for 81.1% of people. The proportion of residents using another language at home is much higher than in most similar areas, though it fell by 17 points since 2011.
Nearly half the population (47.6%) reports having no religion, which is well above the national figure. This reflects a trend where the number of people with no religion rose by 22 points since 2011.
The community is well-qualified, with 24.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is a significant increase since 2011, when only 8.3% had such a qualification.
Ilparpa is a high-earning area where the typical family income is $2,774 a week, far above the national figure. Since 2011, typical personal weekly incomes have risen by $591.
Residents here generally experience better health than most, with a very low 2.1% needing help with daily activities. This is well below the national average of 5.8%.
Volunteerism is very high, with 26.7% of people volunteering, far above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid housework is also more common here than in most areas.
Families with children are common, making up 63.9% of homes. The number of people living alone fell by 13 points since 2011, and households typically hold about 2.5 people.
The area is dominated by separate houses (90.8%), with many having three or more bedrooms. Typical monthly mortgage payments are $2,383, which is well above the national figure.
Car ownership is universal, as every single home has at least one motor vehicle. Public transport is not used for commuting, and 76.1% of workers drive themselves to work.
About a third of residents moved into the area in the last five years. There were no recent arrivals from overseas recorded in the 2021 census.
The area has a very strong job market with 0.0% unemployment. A high proportion of residents work in professional roles, specifically within public administration, health, and construction.
The area is entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.2. No residents live within a 15-minute walk of groceries, schools, or health services.