Pipalyatjara, SA 0872 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Pipalyatjara is a suburb of South Australia, postcode 0872, home to 159 residents with a younger demographic. Located in the Laverton local government area and roughly 1328 km from the Adelaide CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$83 /wk
Population159
Median age30
Area10.1 km²
To CBD1328 km
LGAAnangu Pitjantjatjara Yunkunytjatjara

Demographics

Population
159
Median age
30 years
Median household income
$1,291 /week
Median personal income
$293 /week
Median family income
$604 /week
Average household size
3.3
Persons per bedroom
1.2
Local government area
Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yunkunytjatjara
Statistical region (SA4)
South Australia - Outback
Federal electorate
Lingiari
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$83 /week
Rent share of household income
6%

Schools

  • Pipalyatjara Anangu School Other · Government
  • Watarru Anangu School Other · Government

Transport

Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.

Lifestyle & amenities

No cafes, shops, parks, gyms, libraries or playgrounds are listed in OpenStreetMap within roughly 8 km of this locality. Genuinely remote localities typically rely on services in the nearest town.

Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.

NBN & connectivity

Sky Muster (Satellite) serves 100.0% of the 18 resolvable premises in Pipalyatjara. Most premises here are too remote for any wired or fixed-wireless service and rely on Sky Muster satellite. Latency is high (typically 600 ms+) and data allowances apply.

  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 100.0%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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Safety

No suburb-level offence data is published for this locality. Refer to South Australia Police (SAPOL) for the broader region.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Pipalyatjara?

Pipalyatjara (SA 0872) had 159 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 30. It sits within the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yunkunytjatjara local government area.

What is the median rent in Pipalyatjara?

The median advertised rent in Pipalyatjara is $83/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Pipalyatjara?

Yes — 2 schools are listed within or near Pipalyatjara covering government sectors. Nearest include: Pipalyatjara Anangu School (2.8 km), Watarru Anangu School (2.8 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Pipalyatjara?

Pipalyatjara is predominantly served by Sky Muster satellite (100% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

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Sources & methodology

Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.

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