$230 —
Lower than 89% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2016: $196
- 2021: $230
Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.
Kununurra · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Housing & Dwellings in Kununurra
Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.
A huge 60.1% of households in Kununurra rent their homes, which is far above the national figure. This high rental rate defines the local housing market, where many people live in smaller homes with more people per bedroom than the state average.
$230
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- $100–$121: 37 areas
- $121–$143: 11 areas
- $143–$164: 27 areas
- $164–$186: 32 areas
- $186–$207: 63 areas
- $207–$229: 57 areas
- $229–$250: 59 areas
- $250–$271: 158 areas
- $271–$293: 106 areas
- $293–$314: 178 areas
- $314–$336: 149 areas
- $336–$357: 207 areas
- $357–$379: 179 areas
- $379–$400: 182 areas
- $400–$421: 312 areas
- $421–$443: 103 areas
- $443–$464: 158 areas
- $464–$486: 69 areas
- $486–$507: 85 areas
- $507–$529: 38 areas
- $529–$550: 32 areas
- $550–$571: 45 areas
- $571–$593: 19 areas
- $593–$614: 34 areas
- $614–$636: 8 areas
- $636–$657: 11 areas
- $657–$679: 5 areas
- $679–$700: 28 areas
All statistical area 2 (sa2) areas, 2021. The marker is Kununurra — lower than 89% of areas.
| Kununurra | $230 |
|---|---|
| 6743, WA | $242 |
| Western Australia | $340 |
| Australia | $375 |
Housing costs
Rents, mortgages and crowding.
Typical weekly rent is $230, which is far below the Australian figure. In contrast, those with home loans in Kununurra face typical monthly payments of $2,000, which is higher than most areas.
$2,000 —
Higher than 61% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2016: $2,167
- 2021: $2,000
Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.
Weekly rent distribution
View on map →In Kununurra, the largest group is Under $200 at 39%, followed by $200–$349 (31%) and $350–$549 (22%).
Monthly mortgage distribution
View on map →In Kununurra, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 34%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (28%) and $3,000 or more (21%).
Owning & renting
How homes are owned or rented.
Renting is the dominant way of living here, with 60.1% of households renting, far above the 30.6% national average. Very few people own their homes outright, at just 14.8%, which is far below the figures for Western Australia and Australia.
60.1% —
Higher than 95% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2016: 62.1%
- 2021: 60.1%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.
14.8% —
Lower than 91% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2016: 16.0%
- 2021: 14.8%
Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).
How homes are owned or rented
View on map →In Kununurra, Rented is the majority at 60%; Owned outright is next at 15%.
Types of homes
Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.
Homes here are more crowded, with 1.00 person per bedroom, well above the state and national figures. This is consistent with the fact that Kununurra has far fewer large homes, as only 65.4% have three or more bedrooms.
1.00 —
Higher than 90% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2016: 1.00
- 2021: 1.00
Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.
68.8% —
Lower than 73% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2016: 69.2%
- 2021: 68.8%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.
65.4% —
Lower than 78% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2016: 63.2%
- 2021: 65.4%
Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.
Types of homes
View on map →In Kununurra, Separate house is the majority at 71%; Other dwelling is next at 12%.
Bedrooms per home
View on map →In Kununurra, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 43%, followed by 4 bedrooms (22%) and 2 bedrooms (18%).
Sources
- Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).
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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in Kununurra [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/510011265/kununurra/topic/housing-dwellings