The size of Pata is approximately 183.9 square kilometres. The population of Pata in 2011 was 200 people. By 2016 the population was 46 showing a population decline of 77.0% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Pata is 10-19 years. Households in Pata are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $600 - $799 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Pata work in a managers occupation. In 2011, 82.9% of the homes in Pata were owner-occupied compared with 105% in 2016.