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Pipalyatjara SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Pipalyatjara SA is 159 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Pipalyatjara is $293 per week ($15,236 per year). Median rent in Pipalyatjara is $83 per week ($360 per month). Pipalyatjara has a median age of 30 years, younger than the national median of 38. Pipalyatjara has a population density of 15.7 people per km².

The most common religion is Not stated (47% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other.

There were 19 recorded offences in Pipalyatjara in 2025-26, a rate of 119 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (12 offences).

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Pipalyatjara Population

residents (Census 2021)

Pipalyatjara Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$293/wk

$15,236 per year

#8851 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$83/wk

$360 per month

#8721 of 14,663

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Median Age

30years

8 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$0/mo

Avg household size: 3.3 · 1.2 per bedroom

Pipalyatjara Demographics

Gender Split

Male 42.4% (70) Female 57.6% (95)

Population Density

15.7

people per km²

159 people · 10.1 km²

Households

3.3

Avg household size

1.2

Persons per bedroom

$604

Family income/wk

Pipalyatjara 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

70-74

80-84

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Pipalyatjara Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Pipalyatjara Religion

Not stated

47.2%

Uniting Church

15.3%

Other Religions Tot

10.2%

No Religion

9.1%

Othr Rel Aust Abor Trad Rel

8.0%

Christian (other)

6.8%

Catholic

3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Pipalyatjara Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

34.1%

Year 12 or equivalent

27.3%

Year 11 or equivalent

20.5%

Year 9 or equivalent

18.2%

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

Pipalyatjara Languages Spoken at Home

Other

51.3%

Australian Indigenous

48.7%

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

Pipalyatjara Employment

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Employed full-time

21.1% 23 people

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Employed part-time

9.2% 10 people

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Unemployed

12.8% 14 people

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Not in labour force

56.9% 62 people

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

Pipalyatjara Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

71.4%

Certificate III/IV

28.6%

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

Pipalyatjara Occupation

Professionals

56.3%

Managers

25.0%

Community & Personal Service

18.8%

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

Pipalyatjara Field of Study

Education

54.5%

Creative Arts

18.2%

Health

13.6%

Society & Culture

13.6%

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

Pipalyatjara Dwelling Types

Separate house

81.8%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

18.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Pipalyatjara Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

12.5%

$800-$999/wk

29.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

16.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

12.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

16.7%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

12.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Pipalyatjara Marital Status

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Married

55.6% 74

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Separated

3.0% 4

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Divorced

2.3% 3

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Widowed

2.3% 3

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Never married

36.8% 49

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Pipalyatjara Ancestry

Aboriginal Australianralian

80.1%

English

6.2%

Scottish

5.6%

Australian

4.3%

Irish

1.9%

Other

1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Pipalyatjara School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

78.6%

Secondary — Government

21.4%

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

Pipalyatjara Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

9.4% 24

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No need for assistance

90.6% 231

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

Pipalyatjara Volunteering

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Volunteer

7.5% 9

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Not a volunteer

92.5% 111

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Pipalyatjara How People Get to Work

Walked only

38.6%

Car (driver)

25.0%

Car (passenger)

22.7%

Did not go to work

13.6%

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

Pipalyatjara Car Ownership

0 vehicles

38.2%

1 vehicle

41.2%

2 vehicles

20.6%

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

Pipalyatjara Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

10.5%

2 bedrooms

15.8%

3 bedrooms

65.8%

4 bedrooms

7.9%

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

Pipalyatjara Population Mobility

20.0%

moved in the last year

28.4%

moved in the last 5 years

25.5%

unemployment rate (Census)

41.0%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Pipalyatjara Indigenous Population

86.3%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

264

Indigenous residents

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Pipalyatjara Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma

Lung condition

Heart disease

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

Pipalyatjara Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$150-$299/wk

72.6%

$300-$399/wk

4.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.1%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

9.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Pipalyatjara Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

37.7%

Couple — no children

30.7%

One parent — children under 15

13.2%

Couple — no children under 15

9.6%

One parent — no children under 15

8.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Pipalyatjara Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

38.5% 42

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Did not provide

61.5% 67

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Pipalyatjara Children Ever Born

No children

47.6%

1 child

38.1%

4 children

14.3%

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

Pipalyatjara Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

16.5%

5–14 hours

35.8%

15–29 hours

32.1%

30+ hours

9.2%

Did not do domestic work

6.4%

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

Pipalyatjara Household Size

1 person

23.1%

2 persons

23.1%

3 persons

15.4%

4 persons

7.7%

5 persons

10.3%

6+ persons

20.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Pipalyatjara Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from SA

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

Pipalyatjara Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

72.2%

Step family — no other children

27.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Pipalyatjara Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 19 total

Assault

Property Damage

Theft

Break & Enter

Offence trend by year:

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au

Pipalyatjara Schools

schools nearby

government

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avg ICSEA score

total students

Pipalyatjara Anangu School Government

Combined · R-12 · 59 students

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

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Pipalyatjara Rent Prices & Affordability

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,291/wk

Median Rent $83/wk

Rent-to-Income 6.4%

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

If you earn X in Pipalyatjara

Your weekly income

≈ $5,594/month

Median rent $83/wk

Left after rent $1,208/wk

Rent share 6.4%

Pipalyatjara vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in SA

Dingabledinga

Pop: 80 Income: $880/wk Rent: $225/wk

Gulnare

Pop: 80 Income: $900/wk

Angas Plains

Pop: 81 Income: $488/wk Rent: $220/wk

Bangham

Pop: 81 Income: $687/wk Rent: $100/wk

Beaufort (SA)

Pop: 81 Income: $560/wk Rent: $185/wk

Culburra

Pop: 81 Income: $900/wk Rent: $150/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Pipalyatjara

What is the population of Pipalyatjara SA?

The population of Pipalyatjara SA is 159 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 15.7 people per km².Pipalyatjara is ranked #7,594 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Pipalyatjara?

The median personal income in Pipalyatjara SA is $293 per week, or $15,236 per year.The median household income is $1,291 per week.Family income is $604 per week.Pipalyatjara is ranked #8,851 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Pipalyatjara?

Median rent in Pipalyatjara SA is $83 per week ($360 per month).Rent represents 6.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.Pipalyatjara ranks #8,721 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What is the median age in Pipalyatjara?

The median age in Pipalyatjara SA is 30 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Pipalyatjara a good suburb to live in?

Pipalyatjara is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 159.The median income is $293/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (6.4% 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: 41164. All dollar figures in AUD.