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Kalumburu WA — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Kalumburu, Western Australia. ABS Census 2021.

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 95.9 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Kalumburu is England. The most common religion is Catholic (84% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Australian Indigenous.

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Kalumburu Population

residents (Census 2021)

Kalumburu Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$315/wk

$16,380 per year

#8840 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$75/wk

$325 per month

#8744 of 14,663

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Median Age

27years

11 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$0/mo

Avg household size: 4 · 1.3 per bedroom

Kalumburu Demographics

Gender Split

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

Population Density

95.9

people per km²

388 people · 4.0 km²

Households

Avg household size

1.3

Persons per bedroom

$766

Family income/wk

Kalumburu 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 & Locality (SAL)

Kalumburu Country of Birth

Australia

98.2%

England

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Kalumburu Religion

Catholic

84.0%

Not stated

8.0%

No Religion

3.9%

Christian (other)

1.0%

Other Religions Tot

1.0%

Anglican

1.0%

Othr Rel Aust Abor Trad Rel

1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Kalumburu 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%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Kalumburu Languages Spoken at Home

Australian Indigenous

56.8%

Other

43.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Kalumburu Employment

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Employed full-time

12.2% 32 people

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Employed part-time

7.6% 20 people

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Unemployed

7.3% 19 people

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Not in labour force

72.9% 191 people

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

Kalumburu 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

Kalumburu 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

Kalumburu 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

Kalumburu Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Kalumburu 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

Kalumburu Marital Status

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Married

15.0% 44

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Separated

1.0% 3

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Divorced

3.4% 10

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Widowed

3.1% 9

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Never married

77.5% 227

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Kalumburu Ancestry

Aboriginal Australianralian

87.6%

Other

4.1%

English

3.1%

Australian

2.1%

Scottish

1.3%

Italian

1.0%

Irish

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Kalumburu 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

Kalumburu Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

1.8% 13

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No need for assistance

98.2% 694

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

Kalumburu Volunteering

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Volunteer

3.0% 8

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Not a volunteer

97.0% 259

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Kalumburu 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

Kalumburu 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

Kalumburu 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

Kalumburu 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

Kalumburu Indigenous Population

92.5%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

676

Indigenous residents

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Kalumburu Long-term Health Conditions

Diabetes

Lung condition

Asthma

Mental health

Heart disease

Stroke

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

Kalumburu 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

Kalumburu 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

Kalumburu Military Service

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Previously served

1.5% 4

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Never served

98.5% 259

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Kalumburu Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

38.5% 101

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Did not provide

61.5% 161

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Kalumburu 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

Kalumburu When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1981–1990

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

Kalumburu 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

Kalumburu 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

Kalumburu Where Residents Moved From

Same address

327

Moved from WA

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Kalumburu 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

Kalumburu Schools

schools nearby

government

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avg ICSEA score

114

total students

Kalumburu Remote Community School Government

Combined · K-12 · 114 students

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

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Kalumburu Rent Prices & Affordability

of income

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.

If you earn X in Kalumburu

Your weekly income

≈ $4,468/month

Median rent $75/wk

Left after rent $956/wk

Rent share 7.3%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

St George Ranges

Income: $271/wk Rent: $70/wk Save: $5/wk

Kalumburu vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in WA

Dingup

Pop: 195 Income: $900/wk Rent: $168/wk

Wonnerup

Pop: 196 Income: $909/wk Rent: $310/wk

Hamersley Range

Pop: 197 Income: $2,167/wk

Rothsay

Pop: 197 Income: $2,119/wk

Calingiri

Pop: 198 Income: $909/wk Rent: $185/wk

Munster

Pop: 199 Income: $736/wk Rent: $330/wk

Compare Kalumburu

Kalumburu vs Dingup →Kalumburu vs Wonnerup →Kalumburu vs Hamersley Range →Kalumburu vs Rothsay →

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 95.9 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 WA average of $909/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.