Patjarr Community facts for kids
Quick facts for kids PatjarrWestern Australia |
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 Patjarr
Location in Western Australia
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| Postcode(s) | 6642 |
| Area | [convert: needs a number] |
| Location | 200 km (124 mi) north of Warburton |
| LGA(s) | Shire of Ngaanyatjarraku |
| State electorate(s) | North West Central |
| Federal Division(s) | O'Connor |
Patjarr (also known as Karilywara) is a small Aboriginal community in Western Australia. It is located near the Clutterbuck Hills, between Lake Cobb and Lake Newell. Patjarr is about 243 kilometers northwest of Warburton, in the Goldfields–Esperance region.
Who Lives in Patjarr?
In 2011, a count showed that 41 people lived in Patjarr. Most of the people living there are from the Pintupi group. In 2006, about 84% of the residents identified as being of Indigenous descent.
Patjarr's History
The Pintupi people started returning to their traditional lands near Patjarr in 1979. They wanted to set up a permanent home there.
The community's main group, Patjarr Aboriginal Corporation, was officially formed in 1980. However, it wasn't until 1993 that the land around Patjarr was officially given to the traditional owners. This land was leased to them by the Aboriginal Lands Trust.
In 2005, it was legally decided that the Pintupi people had native title rights to the land. This was part of a big legal case about the Ngaanyatjarra Lands.
Notable People
Pulpurru Davies, a well-known artist, lives and creates her paintings in Patjarr.
