# Purnululu

Suburb / Locality · Area profile

Located in: Western Australia › Rest of WA › Halls Creek › 6770, WA

Area: 2,435 km²

Daily life in Purnululu is shaped by its remote nature and a very small population of just 13 people. This sparsely populated area is markedly wealthier than most similar places, with typical personal incomes far above the national figure. It is a young community where the typical resident is 36, though it remains a largely non-residential setting. The area is dominated by a few large households in a landscape with no schools or public transport.

## Demographics & Identity

The community is small and slightly younger than the state and national average, with a typical age of 36 years.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 13 | — |
| Median age | 36 yrs | — |

**Age structure** — Children (0–14) 69.2%, Young adults (25–44) 30.8%, Older adults (45–64) 30.8%

**Marital status** — Married 37.5%, Never married 37.5%

## Ancestry & Birthplace

The most common country of birth is Australia at 46%, ahead of England (0%).

**Country of birth** — Australia 46.2%

**Ancestry** — Australian 30.8%, English 30.8%

## Language

The most common language used at home is English only at 46%, ahead of Mandarin (0%).

**Language used at home** — English only 46.2%

## Religion

The most common religious affiliation is Not stated at 77%, ahead of No religion (31%).

**Religious affiliation** — Not stated 76.9%, No religion 30.8%

## Education & Qualifications

There are no schools located within 3 km of the area.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Schools within 3 km | 0 | — |

**Highest year of school** — Year 12 37.5%

## Income

Income levels are very high, with a typical personal weekly income of $1,624, which is far above both the state and national figures.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median personal income (weekly) | $1,624 | — |
| Median household income (weekly) | $2,750 | — |
| Median family income (weekly) | $2,750 | — |

## Health & Disability

The most common long-term health conditions reported is Arthritis at 0%, ahead of Asthma (0%).

## First Nations

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people recorded here.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 0 | — |

## Family & Households

Homes are larger than usual, with 3.5 people per home, which is well above the national figure of 2.5.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average household size | 3.5 | — |

**Family composition** — Couples with children 100.0%

## Housing & Dwellings

Rental costs are high at $450 a week, and there is a high density of one person per bedroom compared to the state and national averages.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median rent (weekly) | $450 | — |
| Average people per bedroom | 1.00 | — |

## Transport & Vehicles

Public transport is non-existent, with no routes or stops serving the area.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Public transport stops | 0 | — |
| PT stops per 1,000 people | 0.00 | — |
| Weekly PT departures per 1,000 people | 0.0 | — |
| Public transport routes | 0 | — |

## Jobs & Industry

The most common industries people work in is Public administration & safety at 100%, ahead of Agriculture, forestry & fishing (0%).

**Industries people work in** — Public administration & safety 100.0%

## Walkability

While there are no street intersections, there is a high number of walkable amenities per resident, though these are entirely parks.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Walkable amenities per 1,000 residents | 384.6 | — |
| Street connectivity (intersections/km²) | 0 | — |

## Nearby areas

[Warmun](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL51533/warmun) · [Ord River](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL51188/ord-river) · [Lake Argyle](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL50809/lake-argyle) · [Buchanan](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL70041/buchanan) · [McBeath](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL50919/mcbeath) · [Halls Creek](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL50602/halls-creek) · [Kundat Djaru](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL50796/kundat-djaru) · [Durack](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL50442/durack)

Interactive profile: https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL51267/purnululu