Kununurra at a glance
Median house
$411,000
Median unit
$317,500
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
5,494
Median age 33
The brief
What to know about Kununurra.
The postcode for Kununurra is 6743 (WA).
The median house price in Kununurra is $411,000.
Kununurra (6743) sits in the Derby-West Kimberley region of Western Australia. The median house here is $411,000, well below the Western Australia median of around $720K.
Kununurra has roughly 5,494 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are renter-heavy. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Kununurra 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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Kununurra's population at 5,494, with a median age of 33. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are renter-heavy (32% own, 59% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (71% family households, 24% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
5,494
Median age
33
Family households
71%
Lone person
24%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $411,000 on a typical sale, well below the Western Australia median. Units come in around $317,500, roughly 23% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $82,000. Prices are well below the Western Australia median, which keeps Kununurra on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$411,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $317,500.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$242/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$266/wk
Owner occupied
32%
Renter occupied
59%
At a deeper level
$411,000
$317,500
5,494
Median age: 33
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For investors
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.06% (median rent $242/wk against a $411,000 price tag). Units yield 4.36% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 59% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20243.06%
Based on $411,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20244.36%
Based on $317,500 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202632%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
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Education
Schools in Kununurra.
Local schools for Kununurra
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Government School Catchment
East Kimberley College
Non-Government Schools
St Joseph's School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Kununurra.
- What is the median house price in Kununurra?
- The median house price in Kununurra, WA 6743 is $411,000. The median unit price is $317,500.
- What is the Kununurra postcode?
- Kununurra is in the 6743 postcode, in WA, in the Derby-West Kimberley region.
- Where is Kununurra?
- Kununurra is a regional suburb in WA, postcode 6743, in the Derby-West Kimberley region.
- What is the average rent in Kununurra?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $242, for units it's $266.
- What schools are in Kununurra?
- There are 2 schools serving Kununurra on this page, including East Kimberley College, St Joseph's School.
- How walkable is Kununurra?
- Kununurra has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Kununurra?
- Kununurra is close to Wijilawarrim, Cambridge Gulf, Wyndham.
- What is the population of Kununurra?
- The population of Kununurra is approximately 5,494 (2021 Census). The median age is 33.
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