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SA · Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yunkunytjatjara Council

Amata, SA, 0872

Current weather

16.3°CClear sky

33% humidity · 17.7 km/h wind · 16.6° / 6.5° today · 0 mm rain

Desirability index

9.6/100

#201 among Country & regional suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Amata is a small locality in the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yunkunytjatjara area, home to around 393 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 137 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 348.6 offences per 1,000 residents, 2 school and preschool sites in the area, a quieter amenity profile than busier neighbouring suburbs, and some planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.

Population

Population
393
Median age
28
Median household income / week
$1,062
Dwelling vacancy
15.5%
Unoccupied private dwellings
16 of 103
Median monthly mortgage
$0
Employment rate
31.5%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
21 / 8 / 0

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Total offences (2024–25)
137
Against the person
44
Against property
93
Rate per 1,000 residents
348.6
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 9 residents
State safety percentile
96.5th (lower crime is better)
Family & domestic abuse offences
222
Year-on-year change
0%

Most common offence types

  • Other Property Damage And Environmental32
  • Other Unlawful Entry With Intent14
  • Sct - Residence14
  • Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury29
  • Serious Assault Resulting In Injury13

Data sources & freshness

  • SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Period: 2024-25; 2024-25 → 2024-25 · Updated on site · Financial-year releases

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
2 (1 schools, 1 preschools)
  • Amata Anangu School8-12 Ngana StreetAboriginal/Anangu Schools
  • Amata Preschool8-12 Ngana StreetPreschools

Data sources & freshness

  • Government education sites register — Government of South Australia · Period: current · Updated on site · Static register

Planning & development

Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.

5 planning-related records

2026· 1 proposal

  • February 2026

  • Installation of demountable Men's Space with associated verandah and deck attached all ancillary to existing Tjala Arts Centre
    9 KUNGKA YUU ST AMATA SA 872Decision Made
2024· 1 proposal

  • February 2024

  • Three accommodation blocks, totalling 10 units.
    LOT 1297 TJURATJA ST AMATA SA 872Decision Made
2023· 1 proposal

  • December 2023

  • Replacement Building (rebuild of fire damaged dwelling)
    13 TJALA ST AMATA SA 872Under Assessment
2021· 2 proposals

  • April 2021

  • Construction of a single storey dwelling
    25 NYINANTU AV AMATA SA 872Decision Made
  • Construction of a single storey dwelling
    27 NYINANTU AV AMATA SA 872Decision Made

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

5 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Amata (Centre Bush Bus)Bus stop
  • Parking
  • Post office
  • Shelter
  • Mai WiruVending machine

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
1/10
IRSD decile (2021)
1/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

Data sources & freshness

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid
Bushfire safer places
1

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via SA Planning geohub. Safer places from CFS designated locations.

Data sources & freshness

Desirability index

Desirability score
9.6/100
Cohort rank
#201 among Country & regional suburbs

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • Construction of a single storey dwellingplanning25 NYINANTU AV AMATA SA 872Lodged 29 Apr 2021 · Decision Made
  • Construction of a single storey dwellingplanning27 NYINANTU AV AMATA SA 872Lodged 29 Apr 2021 · Decision Made
  • Installation of demountable Men's Space with associated verandah and deck attached all ancillary to existing Tjala Arts Centreplanning9 KUNGKA YUU ST AMATA SA 872Lodged 23 Feb 2026 · Decision Made
  • Replacement Building (rebuild of fire damaged dwelling)planning13 TJALA ST AMATA SA 872Lodged 01 Dec 2023 · Under Assessment
  • Three accommodation blocks, totalling 10 units.planningLOT 1297 TJURATJA ST AMATA SA 872Lodged 02 Feb 2024 · Decision Made
  • Amata Anangu Schoolschools8-12 Ngana StreetAboriginal/Anangu Schools
  • Amata Preschoolschools8-12 Ngana StreetPreschools
  • Other Property Damage And Environmentalcrime32
  • Other Unlawful Entry With Intentcrime14
  • Sct - Residencecrime14

Data sources & freshness