Western Australia location profile
Kununurra WA 6743
Kununurra is a remote East Kimberley township on the Ord River, known as the gateway to iconic outback landscapes and the Ord Irrigation Area. It blends agriculture, tourism and a close-knit community with a strong Indigenous presence and an outdoors-focused lifestyle.
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Why families consider Kununurra
A diverse regional hub with families, Indigenous communities, agricultural and tourism workers, and seasonal staff. Lifestyle is laid-back and outdoorsy, centred on the river and national parks, with community events like the Ord Valley Muster.
Amenities & services
- Kununurra Shopping Centre (Coles) and local specialty stores
- Neighbourhood shops and weekend markets
- Kununurra District Hospital (WA Country Health Service)
- GP clinics and Ord Valley Aboriginal Health Service
- Cafes, pubs and the Pumphouse Restaurant
- Hardware, fuel and essential services
- Kununurra School & Community Library, Coolibah Dr
Transport & connectivity
- No passenger train services
- Regional coach services (long-distance/seasonal)
- Local taxis and limited community bus services
- Victoria Highway (National Highway 1) and Lake Argyle Road
- East Kimberley Regional Airport (KNX) flights to Darwin, Broome and Perth
Lifestyle & recreation
- Mirima (Hidden Valley) National Park walking trails
- Lake Kununurra and Ord River boating, fishing and cruises
- Kununurra Leisure Centre (pool, gym and courts)
- Kununurra Golf Club (18-hole)
- Kununurra Picture Gardens (outdoor cinema)
- Ord Valley Muster and agricultural showgrounds
- Mirima (Hidden Valley) National Park
- Celebrity Tree Park
- Lily Creek Lagoon Reserve
- Swim Beach Park (Lake Kununurra)
- Kelly’s Knob Lookout reserve
Education context
A small number of long day care and preschool options; places can be limited with waitlists during peak seasons.
- Charles Darwin University, Darwin NT (nearest major campus; online options)
- University of Notre Dame Australia, Broome WA
- Curtin University, Perth WA (distance/online; via connecting flights)