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Kiwirrkurra (L)

30 km²

Kiwirrkurra (L) stands out for one of the least degree-qualified populations, with one of the most renter-heavy areas in the country.

It also has fewer residents than most areas and a younger age profile than most.

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📍 Kiwirrkurra (L), Urban Centre

Demographics & Identity

Total population180▼ -45.5%since 2011Median age31 yrs▼ -20.5%since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population95.0%People aged 65 and over11.1%Children under 1518.3%People in a de facto relationship11.7%▼ -18.2%since 2011

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–41212

Age structure

In Kiwirrkurra (L), the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 36%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (20%) and Children (0–14) (17%).

Young adults (25–44)37.8%
Older adults (45–64)21.1%
Children (0–14)18.3%
Youth (15–24)16.7%
Seniors (65+)11.1%

Marital status

In Kiwirrkurra (L), the largest group is Married at 45%, followed by Never married (43%) and Widowed (9%).

  • Married45%
  • Never married43%
  • Widowed9%
  • Separated3%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Kiwirrkurra (L), the largest group is Australia at 100%.

Australia97.8%

Ancestry

In Kiwirrkurra (L), the largest group is English at 50%, followed by Irish (50%).

English1.7%
Irish1.7%

Language

People using another language at home93.9%

Language used at home

In Kiwirrkurra (L), the largest group is English only at 100%.

English only2.8%

Religion

People with no religion16.7%

Religious affiliation

In Kiwirrkurra (L), the largest group is Christianity at 83%, followed by No religion (17%).

  • Christianity83%
  • No religion17%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1238.0%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher0.0%

Highest year of school

In Kiwirrkurra (L), the largest group is Year 12 at 42%, followed by Year 9 or below (33%) and Year 10 (20%).

Year 1238.0%
Year 9 or below29.6%
Year 1018.3%
Year 114.9%

Highest qualification level

In Kiwirrkurra (L), the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 100%.

Certificate III / IV30.0%

Field of qualification

In Kiwirrkurra (L), the largest group is Education at 67%, followed by Natural & physical sciences (33%).

Education30.0%
Natural & physical sciences15.0%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$232▼ -54.0%since 2011Median household income (weekly)$1,350▲ +76.2%since 2011Median family income (weekly)$665▼ -40.9%since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week0.0%Households earning $3,000+ a week0.0%

Household income distribution

In Kiwirrkurra (L), the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 61%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (39%).

$650–$1,49942.4%
$1,500–$2,99927.3%

Personal income distribution

In Kiwirrkurra (L), the largest group is Under $650 at 94%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (6%).

Under $65086.3%
$1,500–$2,9995.5%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition30.0%People with a mental health condition2.2%People needing help with daily activities6.1%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Kiwirrkurra (L), the largest group is None at 67%, followed by One condition (16%) and Two conditions (13%).

None67.8%
One condition16.1%
Two conditions12.8%
Three or more4.4%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Kiwirrkurra (L), the largest group is Diabetes at 42%, followed by Heart disease (24%) and Asthma (16%).

Diabetes18.3%
Heart disease10.6%
Asthma7.2%
Other condition5.6%
Mental health2.2%

Community Participation

Volunteers0.0%People providing unpaid care11.6%People caring for children unpaid32.2%People who served in the Defence Force0.0%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework19.9%

Family & Households

Average household size5.0▲ +117.4%since 2011One-parent families19.2%People living alone18.2%▼ -46.3%since 2011

Family composition

In Kiwirrkurra (L), the largest group is Couples with children at 58%, followed by Couples without children (20%) and One-parent families (19%).

  • Couples with children58%
  • Couples without children20%
  • One-parent families19%
  • Other families3%

Household size

In Kiwirrkurra (L), the largest group is 6 or more at 50%, followed by 1 person (20%) and 2 people (10%).

6 or more45.5%
1 person18.2%
2 people9.1%
4 people9.1%
5 people9.1%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$50—since 2011Average people per bedroom1.70▲ +54.5%since 2011Households renting81.8%Homes owned outright0.0%Separate (detached) houses100.0%Homes with three or more bedrooms78.8%▲ +7.3%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Kiwirrkurra (L), the largest group is Rented at 79%, followed by Other tenure (21%).

  • Rented79%
  • Other tenure21%

Types of homes

In Kiwirrkurra (L), the largest group is Separate house at 100%.

  • Separate house100%

Bedrooms per home

In Kiwirrkurra (L), the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 87%, followed by 2 bedrooms (13%).

3 bedrooms78.8%
2 bedrooms12.1%

Weekly rent distribution

In Kiwirrkurra (L), the largest group is Under $200 at 100%.

Under $20074.1%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle48.5%▲ +358.7%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Kiwirrkurra (L), the largest group is No vehicle at 55%, followed by 1 vehicle (45%).

No vehicle48.5%
1 vehicle39.4%

How people get to work

In Kiwirrkurra (L), the largest group is Car (driver) at 45%, followed by Walked (41%) and Car (passenger) (14%).

Car (driver)50.0%
Walked46.2%
Car (passenger)15.4%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years15.3%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate0.0%Labour-force participation15.1%Employed full-time80.8%

Industries people work in

In Kiwirrkurra (L), the largest group is Education & training at 54%, followed by Public administration & safety (23%) and Health care & social assistance (23%).

Education & training26.9%
Public administration & safety11.5%
Health care & social assistance11.5%

Occupations people work in

In Kiwirrkurra (L), the largest group is Professionals at 53%, followed by Community & personal service (27%) and Managers (20%).

Professionals30.8%
Community & personal service15.4%
Managers11.5%

Nearby areas

Walungurru (Kintore) (L)Warakurna (L)Kaltukatjara (Docker River) (L)Balgo (L)Nyirripi (L)Papulankutja (L)Mindibungu (L)Warburton (L) (WA)