Kununurra, WA 6743 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Kununurra is a suburb of Western Australia, postcode 6743, home to 5,494 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Derby-West Kimberley local government area (Very Remote Australia) and roughly 2141 km from the Perth CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 5,494
- Median age
- 33 years
- Median household income
- $2,091 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,153 /week
- Median family income
- $2,364 /week
- Average household size
- 2.7
- Persons per bedroom
- 1.0
- Local government area
- Wyndham-East Kimberley
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Western Australia - Outback (North)
- Remoteness classification
- Very Remote Australia
- Federal electorate
- Durack
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $266 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,019
- Rent share of household income
- 13%
Schools
- East Kimberley College
- St Joseph's School
- Alta-1 Kimberley College
Transport
Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.
Lifestyle & amenities
- 6 cafés
- 10 restaurants
- 8 pubs and bars
- 35 parks and reserves
- 3 gyms and fitness centres
- 2 libraries
- 2 supermarkets
- 9 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 82.6% of the 2,731 resolvable premises in Kununurra. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.
- Fibre to the Premises: 6.3%
- Fibre to the Node: 82.6%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 11.2%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 17,501 across the Kimberley District in the year to Mar 2026 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 7,904 violent offences, 2,037 property damage, 1,940 theft.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Kununurra?
Kununurra (WA 6743) had 5,494 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 33. It sits within the Wyndham-East Kimberley local government area.
What is the median rent in Kununurra?
The median advertised rent in Kununurra is $266/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Kununurra?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Kununurra covering government, independent sectors. Nearest include: East Kimberley College (0.5 km), St Joseph's School (0.7 km), Alta-1 Kimberley College (6 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Kununurra?
Kununurra is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (82.6% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Kununurra?
Across the surrounding area, 17,501 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were violent (7,904), property damage (2,037), theft (1,940). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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