Derby-West Kimberley
Kununurra
Kununurra at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
5,494
Median age 33
The brief
What to know about Kununurra.
Kununurra (6743) sits in the Derby-West Kimberley region of Western Australia.
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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What it’s like to live here.
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
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· sales-wa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$242/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$266/wk
Owner occupied
32%
Renter occupied
59%
At a deeper level
5,494
Median age: 33
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Getting around
Walkability.
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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 Kununurra.
Local schools for Kununurra
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Government School Catchment
East Kimberley College
Non-Government Schools
St Joseph's School
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Frequently asked
About Kununurra.
- What is the Kununurra postcode?
- Kununurra is in the 6743 postcode, in WA, 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 Cambridge Gulf, Wijilawarrim, Wyndham.
- What is the population of Kununurra?
- Kununurra has approximately 5,494 residents. The median age is 33.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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