Western Australia · Suburb Profile

Papulankutja WA — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Papulankutja, Western Australia. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Papulankutja WA is 162 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Papulankutja is $316 per week ($16,432 per year). Median rent in Papulankutja is $70 per week ($303 per month). Papulankutja has a median age of 25 years, younger than the national median of 38. Papulankutja has a population density of 37.2 people per km².

The most common religion is Not stated (26% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other.

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Papulankutja Population

residents (Census 2021)

Papulankutja Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$316/wk

$16,432 per year

#8838 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$70/wk

$303 per month

#8767 of 14,663

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Median Age

25years

13 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$0/mo

Avg household size: 3.6 · 1.1 per bedroom

Papulankutja Demographics

Gender Split

Male 40.0% (66) Female 60.0% (99)

Population Density

37.2

people per km²

162 people · 4.4 km²

Households

3.6

Avg household size

1.1

Persons per bedroom

$762

Family income/wk

Papulankutja Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Papulankutja Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Papulankutja Religion

Not stated

26.1%

No Religion

21.1%

Othr Rel Aust Abor Trad Rel

20.1%

Other Religions Tot

20.1%

Lutheran

10.6%

Islam

2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Papulankutja Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

46.2%

Year 10 or equivalent

39.7%

Year 11 or equivalent

14.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Papulankutja Languages Spoken at Home

Other

50.9%

Australian Indigenous

49.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Papulankutja Employment

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Employed full-time

5.9% 5 people

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Employed part-time

15.3% 13 people

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Unemployed

10.6% 9 people

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Not in labour force

68.2% 58 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Papulankutja Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

57.1%

Bachelor Degree

42.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Papulankutja Occupation

Managers

36.4%

Community & Personal Service

36.4%

Professionals

27.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Papulankutja Field of Study

Education

50.0%

Society & Culture

50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Papulankutja Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Papulankutja Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

10.7%

$500-$649/wk

14.3%

$800-$999/wk

10.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

17.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

14.3%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

21.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Papulankutja Marital Status

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Married

51.3% 61

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Separated

9.2% 11

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Divorced

2.5% 3

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Widowed

2.5% 3

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Never married

34.5% 41

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Papulankutja Ancestry

Aboriginal Australianralian

93.2%

English

4.7%

Irish

2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Papulankutja School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

63.9%

Secondary — Government

36.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Papulankutja Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

1.9% 5

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No need for assistance

98.1% 255

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Papulankutja Volunteering

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Volunteer

9.1% 9

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Not a volunteer

90.9% 90

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Papulankutja How People Get to Work

Walked only

57.7%

Car (driver)

26.9%

Car (passenger)

15.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Papulankutja Car Ownership

0 vehicles

60.5%

1 vehicle

31.6%

2 vehicles

7.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Papulankutja Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

19.5%

3 bedrooms

53.7%

4 bedrooms

26.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Papulankutja Population Mobility

17.6%

moved in the last year

23.4%

moved in the last 5 years

24.4%

unemployment rate (Census)

33.3%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Papulankutja Indigenous Population

92.5%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

270

Indigenous residents

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Papulankutja Long-term Health Conditions

Heart disease

Diabetes

Kidney disease

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Papulankutja Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

4.6%

$150-$299/wk

52.3%

$300-$399/wk

21.5%

$400-$499/wk

7.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.7%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

6.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Papulankutja Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

41.9%

One parent — children under 15

36.8%

Couple — no children

14.0%

One parent — no children under 15

5.1%

Couple — no children under 15

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Papulankutja Military Service

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Previously served

3.0% 3

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Never served

97.0% 98

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Papulankutja Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

17.0% 17

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Did not provide

83.0% 83

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Papulankutja Children Ever Born

No children

33.3%

1 child

28.1%

2 children

29.8%

3 children

8.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Papulankutja Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

16.5%

5–14 hours

42.3%

15–29 hours

30.9%

30+ hours

7.2%

Did not do domestic work

3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Papulankutja Household Size

1 person

16.7%

2 persons

9.5%

3 persons

31.0%

4 persons

7.1%

5 persons

14.3%

6+ persons

21.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Papulankutja Where Residents Moved From

Same address

117

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from SA

Moved from NSW

Moved from WA

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Papulankutja Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

59.1%

Other couple — children only

22.7%

Intact family — other children present

18.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Papulankutja Schools

schools nearby

government

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avg ICSEA score

total students

Ngaanyatjarra Lands School - Blackstone Campus Government

Combined

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Papulankutja Rent Prices & Affordability

of income

Affordable

Household Income $875/wk

Median Rent $70/wk

Rent-to-Income 8.0%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Papulankutja

Your weekly income

≈ $3,792/month

Median rent $70/wk

Left after rent $805/wk

Rent share 8.0%

Papulankutja vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in WA

Doodlakine

Pop: 81 Income: $1,031/wk Rent: $190/wk

Bullaring

Pop: 82 Income: $979/wk

Dewars Pool

Pop: 82 Income: $628/wk Rent: $350/wk

Mount Elphinstone

Pop: 82 Income: $492/wk Rent: $290/wk

Ruabon

Pop: 82 Income: $734/wk Rent: $400/wk

Talandji

Pop: 82 Income: $1,625/wk Rent: $400/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Papulankutja

What is the population of Papulankutja WA?

The population of Papulankutja WA is 162 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 37.2 people per km².Papulankutja is ranked #7,534 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Papulankutja?

The median personal income in Papulankutja WA is $316 per week, or $16,432 per year.The median household income is $875 per week.Family income is $762 per week.Papulankutja is ranked #8,838 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Papulankutja?

Median rent in Papulankutja WA is $70 per week ($303 per month).Rent represents 8.0% of household income, which is considered affordable.Papulankutja ranks #8,767 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What is the median age in Papulankutja?

The median age in Papulankutja WA is 25 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Papulankutja a good suburb to live in?

Papulankutja is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 162.The median income is $316/wk, which is below the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (8.0% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 51200. All dollar figures in AUD.