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Papunya

5 km²

Papunya stands out for one of the most renter-heavy areas in the country, with a younger age profile than most and a moderately large population.

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Demographics & Identity

Total population438▲ +4.8%since 2011Median age27 yrs▲ +12.5%since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population88.8%People aged 65 and over4.3%Children under 1528.3%

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–43030

Age structure

In Papunya, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 34%, followed by Children (0–14) (28%) and Youth (15–24) (20%).

Young adults (25–44)33.8%
Children (0–14)28.3%
Youth (15–24)20.1%
Older adults (45–64)13.0%
Seniors (65+)4.3%

Marital status

In Papunya, the largest group is Married at 49%, followed by Never married (39%) and Separated (6%).

  • Married49%
  • Never married39%
  • Separated6%
  • Widowed5%
  • Divorced1%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Papunya, the largest group is Australia at 99%, followed by Philippines (1%).

Australia93.6%
Philippines0.7%

Language

People using another language at home88.4%

Language used at home

In Papunya, the largest group is English only at 100%.

English only6.6%

Religion

People with no religion10.0%

Religious affiliation

In Papunya, the largest group is Christianity at 87%, followed by No religion (13%).

  • Christianity87%
  • No religion13%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1212.1%

Highest year of school

In Papunya, the largest group is Year 9 or below at 64%, followed by Year 10 (16%) and Year 12 (13%).

Year 9 or below61.4%
Year 1015.7%
Year 1212.1%
Year 116.2%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$240▲ +3.9%since 2011Median household income (weekly)$1,520▲ +24.8%since 2011Median family income (weekly)$519▼ -23.7%since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week2.8%Households earning $3,000+ a week7.0%

Household income distribution

In Papunya, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 40%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (37%) and Under $650 (15%).

$650–$1,49933.8%
$1,500–$2,99931.0%
Under $65012.7%
$3,000–$3,9997.0%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition19.4%People with a mental health condition2.7%People needing help with daily activities5.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Papunya, the largest group is Diabetes at 39%, followed by Other condition (18%) and Heart disease (16%).

Diabetes8.9%
Other condition4.1%
Heart disease3.7%
Mental health2.7%
Asthma1.6%
Arthritis0.7%
Cancer0.7%
Stroke0.7%

Community Participation

Volunteers3.2%People providing unpaid care13.2%People caring for children unpaid54.3%

Family & Households

Average household size4.6▲ +2.2%since 2011One-parent families34.2%

Family composition

In Papunya, the largest group is Couples with children at 53%, followed by One-parent families (33%) and Couples without children (13%).

  • Couples with children53%
  • One-parent families33%
  • Couples without children13%
  • Other families1%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$83▲ +137.1%since 2011Average people per bedroom1.50▼ -11.8%since 2011Households renting77.5%Homes owned outright0.0%Separate (detached) houses91.5%

How homes are owned or rented

In Papunya, the largest group is Rented at 75%, followed by Other tenure (25%).

  • Rented75%
  • Other tenure25%

Types of homes

In Papunya, the largest group is Separate house at 96%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (4%).

  • Separate house96%
  • Townhouse / semi-detached4%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

In Papunya, the largest group is Walked at 65%, followed by Car (driver) (22%) and Car (passenger) (13%).

Walked52.8%
Car (driver)18.0%
Car (passenger)10.1%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years29.6%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate10.4%Labour-force participation30.3%Employed full-time44.9%

Industries people work in

In Papunya, the largest group is Public administration & safety at 32%, followed by Health care & social assistance (21%) and Education & training (17%).

Public administration & safety27.0%
Health care & social assistance18.0%
Education & training14.6%
Retail trade9.0%
Arts & recreation6.7%
Agriculture, forestry & fishing3.4%
Construction3.4%
Other services3.4%

Occupations people work in

In Papunya, the largest group is Professionals at 34%, followed by Community & personal service (33%) and Managers (12%).

Professionals28.1%
Community & personal service27.0%
Managers10.1%
Clerical & administrative4.5%
Sales workers4.5%
Labourers4.5%
Technicians & trades3.4%

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