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Kaltukatjara (Docker River)
37 km²
A huge majority of people in Kaltukatjara (Docker River) are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, making up 85.2% of the community. This small settlement has seen its population shrink by over half since 2011, now totaling 229 people. It is a place where many residents speak a language other than English and a high proportion of families are large. The community is relatively young, with the typical resident aged 34.
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The population is significantly younger than the national figure, with 21% of people under 15. While the proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people remains very high, it fell by 6.4 points since 2011.
Most residents were born in Australia, with 92.1% born here. The number of people born overseas is far below the national figure, at only 3.5%.
Language diversity is very high, as 83% of people use a language other than English at home. This is far above the national figure, and about 12.7% of residents speak little or no English.
Religious affiliation is high, with 62% of people identifying as Christian. Only 8.7% of residents report having no religion, which is far below the national and state figures.
Education levels are much lower than most areas; only 11.2% of residents finished Year 12. However, 9.6% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is a slight increase since 2011.
Incomes are very low, with the typical weekly family income at just $556. Personal income is also far below the national figure, with 61.6% of people earning under $650 a week.
The community faces significant health challenges, as 10.5% of people need help with daily activities. Long-term health conditions are more common than in the state, with diabetes being the most frequent at 15.3%.
There is a very high rate of unpaid care, with 31.6% of people providing support to others. Additionally, 45.8% of residents provide unpaid childcare, which is far above the national figure.
Homes are typically large, averaging 3.6 people, and 26% of households contain six or more people. One-parent families are also much more common here than in the rest of Australia.
Rental is the dominant tenure, with 74% of households renting and no homes owned outright. Rent is very low, typically $65 a week, though crowding is high with 1.3 people per bedroom.
Many homes lack a car, with 37.3% of households having no motor vehicle. Because of this, 64.3% of people walk to work.
The community is very stable, as only 16.4% of people moved in the last five years. However, there is a high proportion of recent arrivals from overseas at 33.3%.
A small number of adults are working or looking for work, at 33.9%. Those who are employed often work in public administration, health, or education.
Most residents live within a 15-minute walk of health services, groceries, and parks. Despite these amenities, the overall walkability score is low and the area is mostly car-dependent.