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Kununurra

117,707 km²

A far higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people live in Kununurra than in the rest of the state, where 33.6% of the population identifies as First Nations. This is a notably young community with a typical resident aged 33, and it has a much higher share of children under 15 than the national average. Many families are larger than usual, and there is a significant presence of one-parent households. It is a place of contrast, where high full-time employment rates sit alongside some of the lowest levels of household ownership in the region.

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Demographics & Identity

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The community is noticeably younger than most areas, with the typical resident aged 33 and children under 15 making up 23.1% of the population. People aged 65 and over are far less common here than across Australia, making up only 7.7% of residents.

Age groups

Young adults (25–44) 32.1%

Older adults (45–64) 25.6%

Children (0–14) 23.1%

Youth (15–24) 11.5%

Seniors (65+) 7.7%

7,477 Population —

33 yrs Median age — Here 33 yrs WA 38 yrs Aus 38 yrs

33.6% First Nations — Here 33.6% WA 3.3% Aus 3.2%

7.7% Aged 65+ — Here 7.7% WA 16.1% Aus 17.2%

23.1% Under 15 — Here 23.1% WA 19.0% Aus 18.2%

Ancestry & Birthplace

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The population is overwhelmingly Australian or of British and Irish descent, with only 12.6% of people born overseas. This is far below the state and national figures.

12.6% Born overseas — Here 12.6% WA 32.2% Aus 27.7%

Language

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About 12.3% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is well below the national figure. However, very few people—just 1.0%—speak little or no English.

12.3% Other language — Here 12.3% WA 18.4% Aus 22.3%

1.0% Limited English ▼ -9.3% Here 1.0% WA 2.3% Aus 3.4%

Religion

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People with no religion make up 41.3% of the community, a figure that rose by 5.4 points since 2016. This is slightly above the national average.

Religion

No religion 41%
Christianity 36%
Not stated 20%
Other religions 2%
Buddhism 1%
Hinduism 0%
Islam 0%
Judaism 0%

41.3% No religion — Here 41.3% WA 42.9% Aus 38.9%

Education & Qualifications

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Education levels are lower than in most areas, with only 40.2% of residents completing Year 12. This is far below the national average of 58.8%, and only 15.9% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

15.9% Bachelor+ — Here 15.9% WA 23.8% Aus 26.3%

40.2% Year 12 — Here 40.2% WA 58.0% Aus 58.8%

8 Schools

4.64 Schools/1k kids

Income

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Typical personal weekly income is $1,016, which is well above the national figure. However, typical household income is about the same as the national average at $1,858 per week.

$1,858 Household income — Here $1,858 WA $1,815 Aus $1,746

$1,016 Personal income — Here $1,016 WA $848 Aus $805

$2,082 Family income — Here $2,082 WA $2,214 Aus $2,120

11.8% High earners Here 11.8% WA 14.7% Aus 12.5%

20.5% High-income homes Here 20.5% WA 23.2% Aus 22.6%

Health & Disability

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Residents report much better health than most areas, with long-term health conditions affecting only 16.6% of people. This is far below the national average of 27.7%.

16.6% Health condition Here 16.6% WA 26.1% Aus 27.7%

3.9% Mental health Here 3.9% WA 8.3% Aus 8.8%

2.6% Needs assistance — Here 2.6% WA 4.6% Aus 5.8%

Community Participation

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Volunteering is more common here than in most areas, though the rate fell 6.3 points since 2016 to 16.2%. Unpaid care for children is common, while unpaid housework and general care are well below the national figures.

16.2% Volunteering — Here 16.2% WA 15.9% Aus 14.1%

7.5% Unpaid carers — Here 7.5% WA 10.7% Aus 11.9%

27.1% Unpaid child care — Here 27.1% WA 28.5% Aus 26.3%

2.1% Defence service Here 2.1% WA 2.9% Aus 2.8%

14.5% Housework 15h+ — Here 14.5% WA 20.1% Aus 20.7%

First Nations

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First Nations people make up a large part of the community, and 20.1% speak a First Nations language. However, they face significant gaps in income and education, with only 21.3% completing Year 12.

2,515 First Nations people

26 yrs Median age Here 26 yrs WA 24 yrs Aus 24 yrs

21.3% Year 12 Here 21.3% WA 32.5% Aus 37.0%

12.6% Unemployment Here 12.6% WA 15.9% Aus 12.3%

$393 Median income Here $393 WA $481 Aus $540

$1,135 Household income Here $1,135 WA $1,480 Aus $1,507

Family & Households

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Homes are larger than usual, with 2.7 people per dwelling. One-parent families are far more common here than in the rest of the state, making up 23.8% of households.

Family types

Couples with children 50%
One-parent families 24%
Couples without children 23%
Other families 2%

2.7 Household size —

23.8% One-parent — Here 23.8% WA 13.5% Aus 14.1%

25.8% Living alone — Here 25.8% WA 25.4% Aus 25.6%

Housing & Dwellings

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Renting is very common, with 60.1% of households renting—far above the national figure. Typical weekly rent is $230, which is far below the national average, but only 14.8% of homes are owned outright.

Tenure

Rented 60%
Owned outright 15%
Owned with a mortgage 14%
Other tenure 6%
Not stated 5%

$230 Rent — Here $230 WA $340 Aus $375

$2,000 Mortgage — Here $2,000 WA $1,842 Aus $1,863

1.00 People / bedroom — Here 1.00 WA 0.80 Aus 0.80

60.1% Renting — Here 60.1% WA 27.3% Aus 30.6%

14.8% Owned outright — Here 14.8% WA 29.2% Aus 31.0%

Transport & Vehicles

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The area is heavily dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes. About 15.9% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is far above the state average.

15.9% No car — Here 15.9% WA 5.0% Aus 7.4%

4.4% Work from home — Here 4.4% WA 7.5% Aus 21.0%

1.8% PT commute — Here 1.8% WA 4.7% Aus 3.1%

0 PT stops

0.00 Stops/1k Here 0.00 WA 5.48

Migration & Movement

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The population is quite mobile, with 41.7% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are also much more common here than in most other areas.

41.7% Recent movers — Here 41.7% WA 39.0% Aus 40.7%

22.9% Recent arrivals — Here 22.9% WA 10.6% Aus 14.5%

Jobs & Industry

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Full-time employment is very high at 71.7%, far above the national average. However, the overall proportion of adults working or looking for work is lower than in most areas.

Industry

Health care & social assistance 16.2%

Education & training 11.1%

Public administration & safety 9.7%

Agriculture, forestry & fishing 9.6%

Accommodation & food 7.6%

3.7% Unemployment — Here 3.7% WA 5.1% Aus 5.1%

57.6% Participation — Here 57.6% WA 63.9% Aus 61.1%

71.7% Full-time — Here 71.7% WA 60.2% Aus 58.9%

Economy & Advantage

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The area is ranked among the most disadvantaged in the state, scoring 1 out of 10 for access to money and resources. Overall advantage is also low compared to most other areas.

Environment & Climate

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Kununurra is very warm, with an average maximum temperature of 34.7 degrees. It also receives far more rain than the Western Australian average.

930 Rainfall

34.7 Max temp

19.7 Min temp

Walkability

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The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 3.3. While most people live within a 15-minute walk of a park, very few have easy walking access to schools, health services, or groceries.

3.3 Walk score

3.5 Types ≤15 min