Kaltjiti

SA 872 • South Australia

261
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Income
24.18 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RemoteAboriginal CommunityOutbackRuralCultural Heritage

About Kaltjiti

Kaltjiti, also known as Fregon, is a remote Aboriginal community located in the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (APY) Lands in the far north-west of South Australia, approximately 1,200 kilometres north of Adelaide. The community is home to around 261 Anangu residents and sits on a relatively modest 24 square kilometres of arid outback country. Kaltjiti falls within the Namatjira state electoral district and the federal electorate of Lingiari, reflecting its identity as part of a vast network of remote APY communities.

Kaltjiti is best known for Kaltjiti Arts and Crafts, a community-based art centre that serves as a creative and cultural hub for local Anangu artists, producing works celebrated nationally and internationally. The community maintains strong ties to traditional Pitjantjatjara culture and the surrounding desert landscape. Access is via unsealed roads through the APY Lands, and visitors typically require a permit to enter; services are limited and centred on community needs rather than visitors.

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

📍 Location

Postcode
872
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Locality
Timezone
Adelaide (UTC+9:30)
Coordinates
-26.77°, 132.03°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
24.18 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • No scheduled bus — N/A N/A

Commute to Adelaide CBD

Distance
1200 km
By Train
No train service
By Car (Peak)
Approx. 12–14 hours via unsealed and highway routes
By Car (Off-Peak)
Approx. 12–14 hours

🛣️ Access via APY Lands requires a permit; unsealed roads predominate

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Kaltjiti is a remote community where almost all travel beyond the immediate settlement requires a vehicle

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
261
0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

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

Income Comparison

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

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kaltjiti known for? +

Kaltjiti is best known for Kaltjiti Arts and Crafts, a community-based Aboriginal art centre in the APY Lands that showcases and supports the creative work of local Anangu artists, whose paintings are exhibited and sold nationally and internationally.

How far is Kaltjiti from Adelaide? +

Kaltjiti is approximately 1,200 kilometres north of Adelaide, making it a very remote location accessible primarily by road via the APY Lands, a journey of 12–14 hours by vehicle.

Does Kaltjiti have public transport? +

There is no public transport, scheduled bus, or rail service to Kaltjiti. Vehicle travel is the only practical means of access, and a permit is required to enter the APY Lands.

What is the population of Kaltjiti? +

According to the 2021 Census, Kaltjiti has a population of 261 residents, comprising 128 males and 131 females, making it a small but tight-knit remote Aboriginal community.

Is Kaltjiti a good place to live? +

Kaltjiti offers a deeply connected community life rooted in Anangu culture and the ancient landscape of the APY Lands, but is very remote with limited services; it is best suited to those with strong ties to the community.

What is the postcode for Kaltjiti? +

The postcode for Kaltjiti is 872, shared with other communities in the APY Lands of South Australia.