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Kununurra

253,053 km²

A strong cultural connection to language defines Kununurra, where 40.1% of First Nations people speak a traditional tongue. This remote community in Western Australia is a place where Indigenous culture remains very prominent. Life here is mostly car-dependent, with few residents able to walk to local services. It is a distinct regional hub where traditional heritage and a challenging economic landscape shape the local experience.

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First Nations

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First Nations residents here are far more likely to speak a traditional language than most areas, though they face significant hurdles. Typical personal incomes are well below the national figure of $540, and the unemployment rate of 26.4% is far above the Australian average of 12.3%.

5,319 First Nations people

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

19.1% Year 12 Here 19.1% WA 32.5% Aus 37.0%

26.4% Unemployment Here 26.4% WA 15.9% Aus 12.3%

$342 Median income Here $342 WA $481 Aus $540

$989 Household income Here $989 WA $1,480 Aus $1,507

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Kununurra is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. No homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport, and only about half of the community can reach groceries or schools on foot within 15 minutes.

3.3 Walk score

3.8 Types ≤15 min