Mutawintji is a small settlement in north-west

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, Australia, about northeast of

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. At the time of the 2021 census, Mutawintji had a population of 30 people. Mutawintji is the Aboriginal word for "grass", reflecting the area's nature.

Climate

Summer temperatures can reach in Mutawintji.

Tourism

Mutawintji is the location of

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Demographics

As of the

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, 30 people resided in Mutawintji, down from 32 in the . The

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age of persons in Mutawintji was 44 years. There were fewer males than females, with 44.8% of the population male and 55.2% female. The average household size was 3.8 people per household.

Notes and references

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