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SA · Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yunkunytjatjara Council
Amata, 0872
Est. population · Jun 2025
449
Growth (1 yr)
+0.5%
Growth (5 yr)
+5.9%
Median age
28
Median income
$1,062/wk
Employment rate
31.5%
Languages at home
87.9%non-English
Most common: Australian Indigenous languages
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Education hub
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Amata offers a slower smaller community life in Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yunkunytjatjara Council, with open surrounds and a close-knit community feel. The community skews younger, with family life visible on every street. Local shops, markets and community spots keep everyday life grounded in the town itself.
Everyday basics may be close by, but bigger shopping and services typically require a trip to a nearby centre. Open space is thinner than in many regional towns, so residents often travel a little further for a longer park day. Day-to-day life is more car-oriented here, with buses covering longer trips across the wider area.
Homes are relatively cheap compared with the wider market, which keeps entry costs lower. An emerging neighbourhood feel is building here, with new households gradually reshaping local life.
The desirability picture is below average, weighed down by softer growth momentum, plus community and employment relative to similar regional towns. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Amata snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
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No data available
Population (ERP)
449
+0.5% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
15.5%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#43
among Country & regional · Emerging
Safety
96th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
52nd
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
1/10
national SEIFA decile
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 24.4/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 6348th in Australia
- State rank
- 635th in SA
- Peer rank
- #43 among Country & regional · Emerging suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #220 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 67%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Population
Estimated resident population
449(June 2025)
+0.5% annual · +5.9% over 5 years · 52th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.5%
- 5-year growth
- +5.9%
- Change in 1 year
- +2
- Change in 5 years
- +25
- Growth rank in SA
- 52th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~450), extrapolated at +0.0% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- 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)
- 75 / 8 / 0
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 137
- Against the person
- 44
- Against property
- 93
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 305.1
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 9 residents
- State safety percentile
- 95.7th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 222
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -6.5%
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
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · 2023-24 → 2024-25; 2024-25 · Updated · Financial-year releases
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 1 (1 schools, 1 preschools)
School list
- Amata Anangu School8-12 Ngana StreetAboriginal/Anangu Schools
- Amata Preschool8-12 Ngana StreetPreschools
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- Government education sites register — Government of South Australia · current · Updated
Amenities
17 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
1 playgrounds · 1 swimming pools · 1 post offices
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Limited walkable amenities nearby
- Decent local green space — 0 parks in suburb, 1 playgrounds nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 2/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 0
Community(2)
- Amata Youth ShedCommunity centre
- Amata Anangu SchoolSchool
Health & services(1)
- Nganampa Health Council Amata ClinicClinic
Sport & outdoors(3)
- Playground
- Sports field
- Swimming pool
Entertainment(1)
- Tjala ArtsArts centre
Transport(1)
1 bus stops
Other(9)
- Amata Anangu StoreGeneral
- Parking
- Amata PolicePolice
- Post office
- Shelter
- Amata Family Wellbeing CentreSocial Facility
- Catholic CareSocial Facility
- Track
- Mai WiruVending machine
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Kinyin McKenzie Dialysis Clinic - Pukatja (99.5 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Private Day Only Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- No emergency department listed
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & GP Plus clinics (SA) — SA Health · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 21
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 46.8
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 35° / 19°
- Rainfall
- 111 mm · ~14 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 27° / 12°
- Rainfall
- 71 mm · ~9 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 19° / 4°
- Rainfall
- 49 mm · ~6 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 29° / 12°
- Rainfall
- 71 mm · ~9 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register and EPA licensed activities.
2026· 5 proposals
August 2026
- 4-bedroom dwelling5 -9 INUNTJI ST AMATA SA 872Under Assessment
- Construction of 4-bedroom dwelling.5 TJALA ST AMATA SA 872Under Assessment
- Demolition of existing building and construction of a 4 bedroom detached dwelling23 NYINANTU AV AMATA SA 872Under Assessment
- single storey dwelling with associated carport.4 WAURA ST PUKATJA SA 872;8 NGARI PL AMATA SA 872;LOT 1297 KALKA RD KALKA SA 872Under Assessment
February 2026
- Installation of demountable Men's Space with associated verandah and deck attached all ancillary to existing Tjala Arts Centre9 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 872Decision Made
2021· 2 proposals
April 2021
- Construction of a single storey dwelling25 NYINANTU AV AMATA SA 872Decision Made
- Construction of a single storey dwelling27 NYINANTU AV AMATA SA 872Decision Made
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · 2026 · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
- Bushfire safer places
- 1
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid against all current SA Planning risk layers (high, medium, general, urban interface, regional, outback). Safer places from CFS designated locations.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Bushfire & hazard overlays (SA) — Government of South Australia · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Grey
- Member of Parliament
- Tom VENNING (Liberal)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 128,707
- Turnout (2025)
- 89.4%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +5.4 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 54.6%Labor 45.4%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 788.5 km away).
Coalition 53.6%Labor 46.4%
1.0 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +10.7 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- Coober PedyLabor 49.2% · Coalition 50.8% TPP (2025)477.0 km away
- Special Hospital Team 10Labor 64.3% · Coalition 35.7% TPP (2025)477.1 km away
- CedunaLabor 40.0% · Coalition 60.0% TPP (2025)708.3 km away
- Smoky BayLabor 23.7% · Coalition 76.3% TPP (2025)742.8 km away
- Roxby DownsLabor 49.6% · Coalition 50.4% TPP (2025)746.3 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 1/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 1/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
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