Papulankutja at a glance

Walk score

2

Very car dependent

Population

162

Median age 25

The brief

What to know about Papulankutja.

The postcode for Papulankutja is 0872 (WA).

Papulankutja (0872) sits in the Laverton region of Western Australia.

Papulankutja has roughly 162 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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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Papulankutja scores 2/100 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 Papulankutja's population at 162, with a median age of 25. That sits as a young, transient demographic. The household mix skews family-dominated (97% family households, 19% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

162

Median age

25

Family households

97%

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)

$75/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$70/wk

Owner occupied

Renter occupied

97%

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

162

Median age: 25

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Getting around

Walkability.

Walk Score

2

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

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Education

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Frequently asked

About Papulankutja.

What is the Papulankutja postcode?
Papulankutja is in the 0872 postcode, in WA, in the Laverton region.
Where is Papulankutja?
Papulankutja is a regional suburb in WA, postcode 0872, in the Laverton region.
What is the average rent in Papulankutja?
The median weekly rent for houses is $75, for units it's $70.
How walkable is Papulankutja?
Papulankutja has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Papulankutja?
Papulankutja is close to Mantamaru, Irrunytju, Kanpa.
What is the population of Papulankutja?
The population of Papulankutja is approximately 162 (2021 Census). The median age is 25.

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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