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Kununurra, Australia

Western Australia · Australia

Kununurra is a small town in Western Australia, Australia with a population of 4,515. Elevation: 167 ft (51 m). Average temperature: 83°F (28°C).

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
4,515 Population 5/sq mi density
167 ft Elevation 51 meters
83°F Avg Temperature 28°C
33.1 in Annual Rain
Australia / Perth Timezone
$38,971 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$38,971 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$149,800 home value, $749/mo rent

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About Kununurra

Kununurra

Kununurra is a town in the far north of Western Australia located at the eastern extremity of the Kimberley approximately 45 kilometres (28 mi) from the border with the Northern Territory. Kununurra was initiated to service the Ord River Irrigation Scheme. It is located on the traditional lands of the Miriwoong, an Aboriginal Australian people.

People

Population4,515
Median Age33.0 yrs
Density5/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$38,971
Per Capita$38,971
Unemployment3.1%

Housing

A+
Home Value$149,800
Rent$749
Ownership34.7%
Housing Units1,806

Climate

Avg Temp83°F (28°C)
Rain33.1 in/yr
Sunny Days276/yr
Elevation167 ft (51 m)
Population4,515
Population Density5 / sq mi
Elevation167 ft (51 m)
Coordinates-15.7783°, 128.7421°
TimezoneAustralia/Perth
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceWestern Australia
Average Temperature83°F (28°C)
January Average87°F (31°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation33.1 inches (841 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$38,971
Median Age33.0 years

About Kununurra

Kununurra is a small town in Australia (Western Australia) with a population of 4,515. The city sits at an elevation of 167 feet (51 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 83°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 87°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.1 inches. The timezone is Australia/Perth.

Kununurra has a population of 4,515 with a density of 5 people per square mile, spread across 838.8 square miles. The median age is 33.0 years, 15% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

4,515
Total Population
5
People / sq mi
33.0yrs
Median Age
15% below Australia avg
838.8mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Kununurra vs Australia Average

The median household income in Kununurra is $38,971, which is 48% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,971. The average weekly wage is $749, 48% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.1% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 429 business establishments.

Income: Kununurra vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$38,971
48% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$38,971
Avg Weekly Wage$749

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.1%
14% below Australia avg
Establishments (County)429

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Kununurra is $149,800, 47% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $749 (36% below the national average of $1,163). 34.7% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 1,806 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.8x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$149,800
47% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$749
36% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership34.7%
Owner-Occupied34.7%
Renter-Occupied65.3%
Housing Units1,806

Property Tax

Climate in Kununurra

Kununurra has an average annual temperature of 28.1°C (83°F). The hottest month is Nov (32.2°C), the coldest is Jul (22.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 921 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 30.4°C / 87°F 25° / 35.8° 228.7
Feb 30°C / 86°F 24.7° / 35.2° 239.9
Mar 30°C / 86°F 24.2° / 35.7° 146.4
Apr 28.6°C / 83°F 21.7° / 35.4° 29.8
May 25.6°C / 78°F 18.1° / 33.1° 7.2
Jun 23°C / 73°F 15.3° / 30.6° 4.9
Jul 22.7°C / 73°F 14.6° / 30.8° 0.3
Aug 24.2°C / 76°F 15.1° / 33.2° 0.2
Sep 28.4°C / 83°F 19.9° / 36.8° 4.2
Oct 31°C / 88°F 23.2° / 38.8° 29.9
Nov 32.2°C / 90°F 25.2° / 39.1° 66.0
Dec 31.6°C / 89°F 25.5° / 37.6° 163.9
Kununurra has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winters average 87°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 276 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 33.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 167 feet.

Temperature

87°F Jan (31°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average82.7°F
53% above Australia avg
January Average87°F (31°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation167 ft (51 m)
Area838.8 sq mi (2,172.5 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates-15.7783°N, 128.7421°W
TimezoneAustralia/Perth

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.1"
13% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 8.03"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

11 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.4. Most recent: M4.4 on Feb 27, 2024.

Feb 27, 2024 118 km SSW of Kununurra, Australia M4.4 119 km
Feb 20, 2019 63 km ENE of Kununurra, Australia M4.3 63 km
Aug 25, 2021 129 km WSW of Kununurra, Australia M4.1 129 km
Sep 25, 2004 118 km SSE of Kununurra, Australia M4.0 119 km
Aug 18, 1991 110 km S of Kununurra, Australia M3.8 112 km
Oct 9, 1994 135 km SSW of Kununurra, Australia M3.7 136 km
Aug 28, 1993 95 km WSW of Kununurra, Australia M3.5 96 km
Apr 3, 2004 108 km S of Kununurra, Australia M3.1 109 km
May 26, 2006 98 km S of Kununurra, Australia M2.9 99 km
Sep 25, 2004 96 km S of Wadeye, Australia M2.8 125 km
Sep 26, 2004 109 km SSE of Kununurra, Australia M2.7 110 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

3 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Fina (2026).

Year Name Category Closest
2026 Fina Category 3 164 km
2018 Marcus Category 1 203 km
2005 Ingrid Category 4 77 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 87°F (31°C) 8.0 in Wettest
February 86°F (30°C) 7.8 in
March 85°F (30°C) 5.9 in
April 83°F (29°C) 1.4 in
May 79°F (26°C) 0.2 in
June 74°F (23°C) 0.0 in
July 73°F (23°C) 0.1 in Coldest
August 77°F (25°C) 0.0 in Driest
September 83°F (29°C) 0.1 in
October 88°F (31°C) 1.1 in
November 90°F (32°C) 2.9 in Warmest
December 88°F (31°C) 5.5 in

Kununurra has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 73°F in July to 90°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 33.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (8.0") and August the driest (0.0").

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Colleges & Universities in Kununurra

Institution Type Founded Website
TAFE College

Schools in Kununurra

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Saint Joseph’s Catholic Primary School
East Kimberley College
Alta-1 Kimberley College
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Radio Stations near Kununurra

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Libraries in Kununurra

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Kununurra Library0.0

Hotels in Kununurra

4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Freshwater East Kimberley Apartments
Ibis Styles Kununurra
Kimberley Grande Resort
Kununurra Country Club Resort

Restaurants in Kununurra

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ivanhoe Café
Pumphouse Restaurant & Bar

Cafes in Kununurra

5 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cornerside Cafe
Kimberley Cafe
Lunches
Spilled the Beans
Wild Mango Cafe

Theatres in Kununurra

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Jim Hughes Amphitheatre

Monuments in Kununurra

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ANZAC Hill Memorial

Dentists in Kununurra

2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AU #330145933
AU #3377010380

Veterinaries in Kununurra

2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kimberley Vet Centre
Kununurra Wildlife Gardens

Gas Stations in Kununurra

6 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AU #1207691754
CGL Fuel
Ord River Roadhouse
Puma Kununurra
Puma Ord River Roundhouse (& general store)
Shell

Banks in Kununurra

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Commonwealth Bank

Shopping Malls in Kununurra

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kununurra Shopping Centre

Golf Courses in Kununurra

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Lake Kununurra Golf Course

Stadiums & Teams in Kununurra

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Kununurra

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
East Kimberley Regional (Kununurra) AirportKNXMedium Airport
Argyle Downs AirportSmall Airport
Carlton Hill AirportCRYSmall Airport
Digger's Rest Station AirportSmall Airport
Legune AirportSmall Airport
Marralum AirportSmall Airport
Newry (RFDS) AirstripSmall Airport
Newry AirportNRYSmall Airport
Rosewood AirportSmall Airport
Wyndham AirportWYNSmall Airport

Post Offices in Kununurra

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Kununurra Post Shop

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kununurra

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Kununurra Uniting Church
Living Waters
St James Anglican Church
St Vincent Pallotti Catholic Church
The Peoples Church of Kununurra

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Waterfalls
2
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Perth

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kununurra

What is the population of Kununurra?

Kununurra has a population of 4,515 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 838.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 33.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Kununurra expensive to live in?

The median household income is $38,971, 48% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $149,800 (47% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $749 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.8x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Kununurra?

Kununurra has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 87°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 276 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 33.1 inches.

How is the job market in Kununurra?

Kununurra has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.1%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $749. There are 429 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Kununurra?

The median home value in Kununurra is $149,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $749. The homeownership rate is 34.7%.

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