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Western Australia · Postcode 0872
Ngaanyatjarra-Giles postcode and suburb data
Western Australia · Phone area code 08 · 1436 km from Perth
Suburb snapshot
Ngaanyatjarra-Giles at a glance vs WA
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against WA
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Where Ngaanyatjarra-Giles ranks: SEIFA decile 1 places it in the bottom 20% of Australia for socio-economic advantage.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Ngaanyatjarra-Giles vs the WA average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Ngaanyatjarra-Giles | WA avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,999 ≈WA | $1,891 | $1,836 |
| Median age | 49 | 43.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 1/10 -WA | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% -WA | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the WA average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Ngaanyatjarra-Giles is a very remote community in Western Australia, with postcode 0872. It lies roughly 1436 km from Perth, classified by the ABS as very remote Australia. The area is administered by Ngaanyatjarraku.
According to the 2021 Census, Ngaanyatjarra-Giles has a population of 43 with a median age of 49. The median weekly household income is $1,999, close to the WA average. The Indigenous population is 21 (48.8% of residents).
Housing in Ngaanyatjarra-Giles includes a 8 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the WA average. Rental properties account for 100.0% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Ngaanyatjarra-Giles scores in decile 1 out of 10, which is well below the national average.
Ngaanyatjarra-Giles is served by Ngaanyatjarra Lands School.
Ngaanyatjarra-Giles is part of the Barkly statistical area in Western Australia.
Ngaanyatjarra-Giles details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 0872 |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 43 |
| Median Age | 49 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,999/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $1,375/week |
| Average Household Size | 1.1 persons |
| Area | 62751.6 km² |
| Population Density | 0/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 8 |
| Australian Citizens | 69.8% |
| Indigenous Population | 21 (48.8%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 1/10 (well below average) |
| Latitude | -25.0555 |
| Longitude | 128.311 |
| Distance from Perth | 1436 km |
| Region (SA4) | Northern Territory - Outback |
| Area (SA3) | Barkly |
| Local Government | Ngaanyatjarraku |
| State Electorate | Namatjira |
| Time Zone | AWST (UTC+8), Australia/Perth (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 0 (0.0%) |
| 15–24 years | 10 (23.3%) |
| 25–44 years | 5 (11.6%) |
| 45–64 years | 23 (53.5%) |
| 65+ years | 0 (0.0%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Diabetes | 4 (9.3%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 5 (41.7%) |
| 1 vehicle | 7 (58.3%) |
| 2 vehicles | 0 (0.0%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 0 (0.0%) |
Schools in Ngaanyatjarra-Giles
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Ngaanyatjarra-Giles. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Ngaanyatjarra-Giles
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.