Kununurra, Western Australia — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Kununurra, in the Shire Of Wyndham-East Kimberley local government area.
| Locality | Kununurra |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | Shire Of Wyndham-East Kimberley |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Very Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -15.5824 |
| Longitude | 128.8485 |
| Population | 4,515 |
| Density | 2.1 /km² |
| Area | 2174.9 km² |
| Elevation | 51 m |
| Postcode | 6743 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 2245 km northeast |
Kununurra is a locality in the Shire Of Wyndham-East Kimberley local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 4,515. The locality covers an area of 2174.9 km², giving a population density of about 2.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 51 m above sea level. It lies approximately 2245 km northeast of Perth. Kununurra is located at 15.5824°S, 128.8485°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6743. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Very Remote Australia.
Kununurra rests under a vast, ochre sky, a sprawl of low-slung buildings and dusty streets where the Ord River’s verdant embrace contrasts sharply with the rugged, ancient mesas that guard the horizon. It lies 408.1 km south-south-west of Darwin City, NT (from Darwin City, NT: bearing 212°T), and is situated 63.7 km east of Wyndham. The air, thick and warm even in the cooler months, carries the scent of dry earth mingling with the sweet perfume of frangipani, a constant reminder of the tropical latitude. Crimson wildflowers, defiant against the arid landscape, dot the verges, and the distant call of a kookaburra punctures the deep quiet that settles over the town as the sun begins its slow descent, painting the western sky in hues of molten gold and bruised purple. The surrounding country is a study in contrasts: the rich, red soil of the plains gives way to the stark, weathered beauty of the Kimberley escarpment, a testament to millennia of wind and water.
This place, Kununurra, owes its existence to a bold vision of taming the wild Kimberley, a dream that took root in the mid-1960s with the construction of the Ord River Dam. The local economy, once solely reliant on cattle grazing on vast stations, has diversified considerably, with the fertile plains now supporting lucrative agricultural ventures, particularly sandalwood plantations and tropical fruits. The Ord River itself, a vital artery, not only irrigates these farms but also draws travellers eager to explore its waters, whether by boat, kayak, or on a leisurely cruise. The nearby Durack Homestead Museum offers a glimpse into the pioneering spirit that shaped this region, while the iconic Diversion Dam, with its spillway often a breathtaking cascade, stands as a monument to human endeavour against the raw power of nature. The rhythm of life here is dictated by the seasons, the fervent build-up giving way to the life-giving deluge of the wet, a cycle that profoundly shapes the character of Kununurra and its people.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Kununurra, Western Australia with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Kununurra, in the Shire Of Wyndham-East Kimberley local government area.
Detailed location data for Kununurra includes the postcode (6743), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Shire Of Wyndham-East Kimberley), with an ABS remoteness classification of Very Remote Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Kununurra is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |