Mimili, South Australia

Mimili is an Aboriginal community in the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara Lands in South Australia, comprising one of the six main communities on "The Lands" (the others being Amata, Pukatja, Kaltjiti, Indulkana and Pipalyatjara). At the 2016 Australian census, Mimili had a population of 243.

Mimili
South Australia
Mimili
Coordinates26°59′58″S 132°42′28″E
Population243 (2016 census)
Postcode(s)0872
Elevation500 m (1,640 ft)
Location70 km (43 mi) W of Stuart Highway
LGA(s)Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara
State electorate(s)Giles
Federal division(s)Grey

After European settlement in the 19th century, there was a cattle station on the land, which was named Everard Park. The station was purchased by the South Australian government in 1972 before transferring it to the traditional owners.

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