Average rent in Kununurra, WA2026

Kununurra is part of the Wyndham-East Kimberley council area and sits 2128km out from the Perth CBD, with around 7,477 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $230/week, which is below the Western Australia median of $337/week. About 60% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

$230/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
7,477

ABS 2021

Median age
33
Distance to Perth
2128 km
Households renting
60%
Separate houses
69%
Flats / apartments
5%
Born overseas
13%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Wyndham-East Kimberley

Renting in Kununurra

Kununurra comes in below the Western Australia median, with renters typically paying $230/week — about 32% under the state-wide $337/week baseline (ABS Census 2021). What stands out is the renter share — 60% of households here rent, well above the state-wide owner-occupier baseline. Lower-than-median rent paired with a renter majority typically means a faster-moving rental market: more frequent turnover and more places coming up for rent at any given time. Housing breaks down as 69% separate houses and 5% flats. Population is 7,477, median age 33, and the most common occupation is Professionals. 13% of residents were born overseas, and the suburb sits 2128km from Perth. Applications can close quickly here, so flexibility on inspection times helps.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Kununurra?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Kununurra, WA was $230. The live figure at the top of this page reflects what RenterSay users have reported more recently. State-wide rent indices suggest the 2021 number is by now well behind current asking rents — use it as a baseline, not a quote.
How does Kununurra rent compare to Western Australia?+
The Western Australia state median weekly rent was $337 at the 2021 Census, while Kununurra came in at $230 — 32% below. Kununurra sits 2128km from Perth, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 69% separate houses and 5% flats).
Which suburbs near Kununurra have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Kununurra's $230/week (ABS 2021): Geraldton - East, Plantagenet, Northampton - Mullewa - Greenough. On the higher end, you've got Esperance Surrounds, Pemberton, Narrogin. Just remember that cheaper rent doesn't always mean better value — commute times, transit access, and the actual condition of the housing stock matter too. You can add to the live picture for your area using the rent submission form below.

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