Yunyarinyi

Yunyarinyi is an Aboriginal homeland on the Aṉangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara Lands in South Australia. It is located about 45 kilometres (28 mi) south of the border with the Northern Territory, 320 km (200 mi) south of Alice Springs.

Yunyarinyi
South Australia
Yunyarinyi
Coordinates26°32′26″S 132°44′36″E
Population50 (estimate)[1]
Postcode(s)5710
Elevation621.2 m (2,038 ft)
LGA(s)Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara
State electorate(s)Giles
Federal Division(s)Grey

Yunyarinyi started as a cattle station called Kenmore Park. It officially became an Indigenous community when the land rights were granted in 1981 by the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara Land Rights Act 1981.

Location and population

Yunyarinyi is located in South Australia about 45 kilometres (28 mi) south of the Northern Territory border. It lies about 320 kilometres (200 mi) directly south of Alice Springs (longer by road), and about 40 kilometres (25 mi) from the larger community of Pukatja. The population fluctuates around 50 people, with many children among them. Residents travel to use the shop and services at Pukatja.[1]

Facilities

Kenmore Park Anangu School caters for children from birth to Year 12.[2]

There is a community centre with a shared kitchen, a community office, a local garage (repair shop), and community garden patch.[1]

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References
  1. "Yunyarinyi". Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara Media. Retrieved 15 March 2020.
  2. "Department for Education". Kenmore Park Anangu School. 1 March 2017. Retrieved 15 March 2020.
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