Kalumburu, WA: suburb profile

The population of Kalumburu WA is 388 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Kalumburu is $315 per week ($16,380 per year). Median rent in Kalumburu is $75 per week ($325 per month). Kalumburu has a median age of 27 years, younger than the national median of 38. Kalumburu has a population density of 96 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Kalumburu is England. The most common religion is Catholic (83.8% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Australian Indigenous Languages.

Population
388
Census 2021
Median income
$315/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$75/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
27years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021.

Kalumburu vs the typical WA suburb

The median personal income in Kalumburu is $315 a week, 61% below the typical WA suburb ($806). That ranks 694th of 701 WA suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $75 a week, $245 less than the typical WA suburb. Rent takes 7.3% of the median household income here, against 18.6% in the typical WA suburb. The median resident is 27, 14 years younger than in the typical WA suburb (41).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureKalumburuTypical WADifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$315/wk$806/wk −61%$766/wk
Household income$1,031/wk$1,722/wk −40%$1,637/wk
Rent$75/wk$320/wk −77%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$0/mo$1,759/mo −100%$1,733/mo
Median age2741 −14 yrs42
Rent share of household income7.3%18.6% −11.4 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Kalumburu, the typical WA suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Kalumburu Population

388 residents at the 2021 Census.

Kalumburu Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$315/wk
$16,380 per year
Ranked 8,840 of 14,663
Median Rent
$75/wk
$325 per month
Ranked 8,744 of 14,663
Median Age
27years
11 years younger than the national median
Mortgage
$0/mo
Avg household size: 4 · 1.3 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Kalumburu Rent Prices & Affordability

7% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $1,031/wk
Median rent $75/wk
Rent to income 7.3%

Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.

Median rent in Kalumburu against your income

About $4,468 a month
Median rent $75/wk
Left after rent $956/wk
Rent share 7.3%

Kalumburu Schools

1
schools nearby
1
government
n/a
avg ICSEA score
114
total students
Kalumburu Remote Community School Government
Combined · K-12 · 114 students

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

All schools near Kalumburu, with a map

Kalumburu Map

Kalumburu, Western Australia Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Kalumburu, Western Australia: 14.2993°S, 126.6390°E

Kalumburu Schools (1)

People in Kalumburu

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.2% (184) Female 51.8% (198)

Population Density

96
people per km²
388 people · 4.0 km²

Households

4
Avg household size
1.3
Persons per bedroom
$766
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
0.8%
New Zealand
0.8%
Afghanistan
0.0%
Bangladesh
0.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina
0.0%
Brazil
0.0%
Cambodia
0.0%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Australian Indigenous Languages
13.1%
Afrikaans
0.0%
Arabic
0.0%
Cantonese
0.0%
Mandarin
0.0%
Other Chinese languages
0.0%
Croatian
0.0%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

Australian Aboriginal
87.6%
English
3.1%
Australian
2.1%
Scottish
1.3%
Italian
1.0%
Irish
0.8%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

Catholic
83.8%
Not stated
8.0%
No religion
3.9%
Christian (other)
1.0%
Other religions
1.0%
Anglican
1.0%
Othr Rel Aust Abor Trad Rel
1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

88.4%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
15.0% 44
Separated
1.0% 3
Divorced
3.4% 10
Widowed
3.1% 9
Never married
77.5% 227

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
48.1%
One parent: children under 15
24.8%
One parent: no children under 15
14.2%
Couple: no children
11.3%
Couple: no children under 15
1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
19.8%
2 persons
12.3%
3 persons
9.9%
4 persons
8.6%
5 persons
16.0%
6+ persons
33.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Kalumburu

Housing Tenure

Of the 85 occupied private dwellings in Kalumburu at the 2021 Census, 89.4% were rented, 0.0% owned outright and 0.0% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
8.2% 7 dwellings
Rented
89.4% 76 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
11.5%
2 bedrooms
13.8%
3 bedrooms
35.6%
4 bedrooms
35.6%
5 bedrooms
3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
71.1%
1 vehicle
21.7%
2 vehicles
7.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Kalumburu

Employment

Employed full-time
12.2% 32 people
Employed part-time
7.6% 20 people
Unemployed
7.3% 19 people
Not in labour force
72.9% 191 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Professionals
52.9%
Clerical & Administrative
14.7%
Managers
11.8%
Labourers
11.8%
Community & Personal Service
8.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

$150-$299/wk
7.7%
$300-$399/wk
11.0%
$500-$649/wk
6.6%
$650-$799/wk
7.7%
$800-$999/wk
14.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
17.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
5.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.8%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
3.3%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
6.6%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
3.3%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
4.4%
$4,000+/wk
3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
18.8%
$1-$149/wk
10.1%
$150-$299/wk
30.9%
$300-$399/wk
13.0%
$400-$499/wk
6.8%
$500-$649/wk
1.9%
$650-$799/wk
2.4%
$800-$999/wk
3.9%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
2.4%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
2.4%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
2.4%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
3.4%
$3,500+/wk
1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Walked only
80.8%
Car (passenger)
11.5%
Car (driver)
7.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
38.4%
Year 11 or equivalent
27.9%
Year 12 or equivalent
20.5%
Year 9 or equivalent
13.2%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Postgraduate Degree
28.6%
Certificate III/IV
28.6%
Bachelor Degree
21.4%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
10.7%
Certificate I/II
10.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Health
30.4%
Education
26.1%
Management & Commerce
21.7%
Society & Culture
21.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
68.9%
Secondary: Government
14.8%
Vocational Education
6.6%
Pre-school
4.9%
Secondary: Catholic
4.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
89.2%
Has need for assistance
2.3%
Need for assistance not stated
8.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Diabetes
19
Lung condition
10
Asthma
8
Mental health
7
Heart disease
4
Stroke
3

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
38.5% 101
Did not provide
61.5% 161

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
3.0% 8
Not a volunteer
97.0% 259

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Previously served
1.5% 4
Never served
98.5% 259

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
34.6%
1 child
16.8%
2 children
15.0%
3 children
18.7%
4 children
11.2%
5+ children
3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

1961: 1970
4
1981: 1990
3

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

7.4%
moved in the last year
14.7%
moved in the last 5 years
23.6%
unemployment rate (Census)
24.9%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
327
Moved from WA
18
Moved: same area (SA2)
4

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
20.6%
5: 14 hours
47.3%
15: 29 hours
10.3%
30+ hours
3.1%
Did not do domestic work
18.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
81.6%
Intact family: other children present
10.5%
Step family: no other children
7.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kalumburu

What is the population of Kalumburu WA?

The population of Kalumburu WA is 388 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 96 people per km². Kalumburu is ranked #5,479 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Kalumburu?

The median personal income in Kalumburu WA is $315 per week, or $16,380 per year. The median household income is $1,031 per week. Family income is $766 per week. Kalumburu is ranked #8,840 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Kalumburu?

Median rent in Kalumburu WA is $75 per week ($325 per month). Rent represents 7.3% of household income, which is considered affordable. Kalumburu ranks #8,744 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What is the median age in Kalumburu?

The median age in Kalumburu WA is 27 years. This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Kalumburu a good suburb to live in?

Kalumburu is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 388. The median income is $315/wk, which is below the typical WA suburb ($806/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (7.3% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 50716. All dollar figures in AUD.