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Karalundi

WA 6642 • Western Australia

65
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
2.12 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RemoteOutbackRural
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About Karalundi

Karalundi is a small remote locality in the Murchison region of inland Western Australia, situated approximately 20 kilometres south of Meekatharra in the Shire of Meekatharra. Covering just over 2 square kilometres, the locality is home to the Karalundi Aboriginal Community, an Independent Baptist community that has operated in the area for decades. With a population of around 65 residents, Karalundi is centred on its community school and mission, which provide education and support services to Aboriginal residents of the region.

The Karalundi Community Education Centre operates a school offering education from pre-primary through to Year 12, providing a rare resource in this remote region. The surrounding landscape is characterised by the arid red earth, mulga scrub, and dry creek beds typical of the Murchison goldfields country. Meekatharra, the nearest town to the north, provides medical services, fuel, and basic supplies for community members.

Karalundi falls under postcode 6642 and is governed by the Meekatharra Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Durack, while state elections fall under the North West Central (Mining and Pastoral) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Western Australia
Postcode
6642
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Meekatharra
Federal Electorate
Durack
State Electorate
North West Central (Mining and Pastoral)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Perth (UTC+8)
Coordinates
-26.13°, 118.67°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
2.12 km²
Population Density
31 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 6642

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 6642 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).

Median 2019–20
N/A
Median 2023–24
$56,235
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$71,731

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 6642; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • No regular bus services — N/A N/A

Commute to Perth CBD

Distance
760 km
By Train
No direct train service
By Car (Peak)
7-8 hrs
By Car (Off-Peak)
7 hrs

🛣️ Great Northern Highway (A1) connects Meekatharra to Perth; remote location requires full fuel planning

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Karalundi is a remote outback community where a vehicle is essential for all travel beyond the immediate locality.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

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    Kiwirrkurra Campus
    PMB 131 Alice Springs, NT 0872
    GovernmentPrimary/Secondary CombinedCoedNon-Denominational
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    Burringurrah Rem Com School
    Burringurrah Community
    GovernmentPrimary/Secondary CombinedCoedNon-Denominational
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    Karalundi Aboriginal Ed Ctre
    Aboriginal Education Cnt
    IndependentPrimary/Secondary CombinedCoedSeventh Day Adventist
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    Meekatharra District High Sch
    Savage Street
    GovernmentPrimary/Secondary CombinedCoedNon-Denominational
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    Yulga Jinna Rem Com School
    Yulga Jinna Remote Community
    GovernmentPrimary/Secondary CombinedCoedNon-Denominational
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    Blackstone Campus
    PMB 99 Alice Springs NT 0872
    GovernmentPrimary/Secondary CombinedCoedNon-Denominational
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    Tjukurla Campus
    PMB 134 Alice Springs NT 0872
    GovernmentPrimary/Secondary CombinedCoedNon-Denominational
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    Wanarn Campus
    PMB 2 Alice Springs, NT 0872
    GovernmentPrimary/Secondary CombinedCoedNon-Denominational
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    Warakurna Campus
    PMB 156 Alice Springs, NT 0872
    GovernmentPrimary/Secondary CombinedCoedNon-Denominational
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    Wingellina Campus
    PMB 163 Alice Springs, NT 0872
    GovernmentPrimary/Secondary CombinedCoedNon-Denominational

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
65
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Karalundi known for? +

Karalundi is known for its Aboriginal community and the Karalundi Community Education Centre, a residential school providing education from pre-primary to Year 12 in a remote WA location.

How far is Karalundi from Meekatharra? +

Karalundi is approximately 20 kilometres south of Meekatharra, a short drive on the North West Coastal Highway.

Does Karalundi have public transport? +

There is no public transport to or from Karalundi. All travel requires private vehicles, and the remote location necessitates careful fuel and supply planning.

What is the population of Karalundi? +

According to the 2021 Census, Karalundi has a population of approximately 65 residents.

Is Karalundi a good place to live? +

Karalundi is a close-knit remote community centred on its education mission, suited to those committed to community and educational service in one of WA's more isolated regions.

What is the postcode for Karalundi? +

The postcode for Karalundi, WA is 6642.