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Kanpi

SA 872 • South Australia

56
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
16.50 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RemoteRuralCar-Dependent

About Kanpi

Kanpi is a small remote community in the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (APY) Lands of northern South Australia, situated approximately 950 kilometres north-west of Adelaide. With a 2021 Census population of 56 residents, it is an Aboriginal community in the far north-west of South Australia near the Western Australian border. The locality is within the vast arid landscape of the APY Lands, characterised by red sand dunes, spinifex grasslands, and low desert scrub.

Kanpi is a community on the APY Lands, a largely self-governing region under the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara Land Rights Act. Access to the APY Lands requires a permit. The nearest town with comprehensive services is Marla on the Stuart Highway, and Alice Springs (NT) is used for major medical and service needs. There is no regular public transport; a four-wheel drive vehicle and permits are required. Life in Kanpi is deeply connected to Anangu culture, law, and the remarkable landscape of the Western Desert.

Kanpi falls under postcode 872 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Namatjira electorate.

📍 Location

State
South Australia
Postcode
872
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
Lingiari
State Electorate
Namatjira
Type
Locality
Timezone
Adelaide (UTC+9:30)
Coordinates
-26.16°, 130.11°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
16.50 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • No regular service — N/A N/A

Commute to Adelaide CBD

Distance
950 km
By Train
No service
By Car (Peak)
10 hr - 11 hr
By Car (Off-Peak)
9 hr - 10 hr

🛣️ APY Lands require entry permit; Stuart Highway via Marla provides main route

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Extremely remote community; 4WD vehicle essential, access requires permit

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
56
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Personal Income 2016
N/A
Personal Income 2021
N/A
▲ 0% increase

Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kanpi known for? +

Kanpi is an Anangu community in SA's APY Lands, known for its remote desert location and as part of the APY region with its rich Anangu culture, traditional law, and the remarkable landscape of the Western Desert.

How far is Kanpi from Adelaide? +

Kanpi is approximately 950 kilometres north-west of Adelaide CBD, roughly a 10 to 11 hour drive on sealed and unsealed roads via the Stuart Highway.

Does Kanpi have public transport? +

There is no public transport to Kanpi. Access requires an APY Lands entry permit, and a 4WD vehicle is essential for the unsealed roads.

What is the population of Kanpi? +

According to the 2021 Census, Kanpi has a population of approximately 56 residents in this remote APY Lands community.

Is Kanpi a good place to live? +

Kanpi is a remote Anangu community on the APY Lands, suited to community members and those with appropriate connections and permits, offering a lifestyle deeply rooted in Anangu culture and desert country.

What is the postcode for Kanpi? +

The postcode for Kanpi is 872, covering this remote community in the APY Lands of northern South Australia.