Kalumburu at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
388
Median age 27
The brief
What to know about Kalumburu.
The postcode for Kalumburu is 6740 (WA).
Kalumburu (6740) sits in the Derby-West Kimberley region of Western Australia.
Kalumburu has roughly 388 residents, with a young, transient demographic. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Kalumburu scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Kalumburu's population at 388, with a median age of 27. That sits as a young, transient demographic. The household mix skews family-dominated (80% family households, 19% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
388
Median age
27
Family households
80%
Lone person
19%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$123/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$75/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
89%
At a deeper level
388
Median age: 27
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Getting around
Walkability.
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0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Kalumburu.
Local schools for Kalumburu
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Government School Catchment
Kalumburu Remote Community School
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Frequently asked
About Kalumburu.
- What is the Kalumburu postcode?
- Kalumburu is in the 6740 postcode, in WA, in the Derby-West Kimberley region.
- Where is Kalumburu?
- Kalumburu is a regional suburb in WA, postcode 6740, in the Derby-West Kimberley region.
- What is the average rent in Kalumburu?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $123, for units it's $75.
- What schools are in Kalumburu?
- There are 1 schools serving Kalumburu on this page, including Kalumburu Remote Community School.
- How walkable is Kalumburu?
- Kalumburu has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Kalumburu?
- Kalumburu is close to Drysdale River.
- What is the population of Kalumburu?
- The population of Kalumburu is approximately 388 (2021 Census). The median age is 27.
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