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Kununurra

15 km²

Typical personal incomes for First Nations residents in Kununurra sit around the middle for similar areas. This town in the far north of Western Australia has a significant First Nations population, with 1,314 people identifying as such. It is a place where cultural connections remain strong, evidenced by the high number of people who speak a traditional language. While some educational gaps exist, the community maintains a steady economic profile compared to the rest of the state.

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First Nations residents here are a little older than the national figure, with a typical age of 25. While 19.6% speak a First Nations language—well above the national average—Year 12 completion is far below at 22.4%. Incomes and unemployment rates remain about the same as the state and national figures.

1,314 First Nations people

25 yrs Median age Here 25 yrs WA 24 yrs Aus 24 yrs

22.4% Year 12 Here 22.4% WA 32.5% Aus 37.0%

13.3% Unemployment Here 13.3% WA 15.9% Aus 12.3%

$502 Median income Here $502 WA $481 Aus $540

$1,369 Household income Here $1,369 WA $1,480 Aus $1,507

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Kununurra is somewhat walkable, though its score of 4.0 is well below the Western Australian average. Most homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, but no homes have access to public transport within 10 minutes. Access to schools and groceries is also far below the state average.

4.0 Walk score

4.2 Types ≤15 min