SA · Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yunkunytjatjara Council
Pipalyatjara, SA, 0872
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Suburb snapshot
Pipalyatjara is a small locality in the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yunkunytjatjara area, home to around 159 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 58 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 364.8 offences per 1,000 residents, 2 school and preschool sites in the area, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.
Population
- Population
- 159
- Median age
- 30
- Median household income / week
- $1,291
- Dwelling vacancy
- 23.4%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 11 of 47
- Median monthly mortgage
- $0
- Employment rate
- 30.6%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 4 / 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)
- 58
- Against the person
- 20
- Against property
- 38
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 364.8
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 8 residents
- State safety percentile
- 96.8th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 222
- Year-on-year change
- 0%
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental13
- Other Unlawful Entry With Intent3
- Sct - Residence11
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury15
- Theft From Motor Vehicle4
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)
- Pipalyatjara Anangu Preschool5-7 Patilpa StreetPreschools
- Pipalyatjara Anangu School5-7 Patilpa StreetAboriginal/Anangu Schools
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.
10 planning-related records
2023· 1 proposal
September 2023
- Telecommunications Facility (small cell on 20m pole and satellite dish, cabinet and solar panel at ground level)KURPARU ST YUNYARINYI SA 872Under Assessment
2021· 5 proposals
August 2021
- 4 bedroom dwelling with attached carport68 PIPALYATJARA RD PIPALYATJARA SA 872Decision Made
- Replacement 4 bedroom detached dwelling with attached carport38 PIPALYATJARA RD PIPALYATJARA SA 872Decision Made
- Replacement 4 bedroom detached dwelling with attached carport39 PIPALYATJARA RD PIPALYATJARA SA 872Decision Made
- Replacement 4 bedroom detached dwelling with attached carport42 PIPALYATJARA RD PIPALYATJARA SA 872Decision Made
February 2021
- Replacement single storey detached dwelling with attached carport.12 PIPALYATJARA RD PIPALYATJARA SA 872Decision Made
2020· 4 proposals
December 2020
- Replacement single storey detached dwelling with attached carport14 PIPALYATJARA RD PIPALYATJARA SA 872Decision Made
September 2020
- Replacement Four bedroom dwelling37 PIPALYATJARA RD PIPALYATJARA SA 872Decision Made
- Replacement four bedroom dwelling41 PIPALYATJARA RD PIPALYATJARA SA 872Decision Made
- Replacement four bedroom dwelling.45 PIPALYATJARA RD PIPALYATJARA SA 872Decision Made
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Period: 2020; 2020–2026; 2021… · Updated on site
Amenities
No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.
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
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
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
- Bushfire & hazard overlays (SA) — Government of South Australia · Period: current · Updated on site
Recent changes
- 4 bedroom dwelling with attached carportplanning68 PIPALYATJARA RD PIPALYATJARA SA 872Lodged 24 Aug 2021 · Decision Made
- Replacement 4 bedroom detached dwelling with attached carportplanning38 PIPALYATJARA RD PIPALYATJARA SA 872Lodged 05 Aug 2021 · Decision Made
- Replacement 4 bedroom detached dwelling with attached carportplanning39 PIPALYATJARA RD PIPALYATJARA SA 872Lodged 05 Aug 2021 · Decision Made
- Replacement 4 bedroom detached dwelling with attached carportplanning42 PIPALYATJARA RD PIPALYATJARA SA 872Lodged 05 Aug 2021 · Decision Made
- Replacement Four bedroom dwellingplanning37 PIPALYATJARA RD PIPALYATJARA SA 872Lodged 21 Sep 2020 · Decision Made
- Replacement four bedroom dwellingplanning41 PIPALYATJARA RD PIPALYATJARA SA 872Lodged 21 Sep 2020 · Decision Made
- Replacement four bedroom dwelling.planning45 PIPALYATJARA RD PIPALYATJARA SA 872Lodged 21 Sep 2020 · Decision Made
- Replacement single storey detached dwelling with attached carportplanning14 PIPALYATJARA RD PIPALYATJARA SA 872Lodged 16 Dec 2020 · Decision Made
- Replacement single storey detached dwelling with attached carport.planning12 PIPALYATJARA RD PIPALYATJARA SA 872Lodged 09 Feb 2021 · Decision Made
- Telecommunications Facility (small cell on 20m pole and satellite dish, cabinet and solar panel at ground level)planningKURPARU ST YUNYARINYI SA 872Lodged 08 Sep 2023 · Under Assessment
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Updated on site