Tjukurla
WA 872 • Western Australia
About Tjukurla
Tjukurla is a small rural locality situated in the north-west of Western Australia, approximately 1511 kilometres from Perth CBD. The locality covers an area of 8.9 square kilometres and recorded a small permanent population of 41 residents in the 2021 Census. The surrounding landscape is typical of north-west Western Australia country, characterised by broad agricultural land and sparse settlement patterns common to this part of Western Australia.
Tjukurla is a quiet, rural locality where residents generally rely on private vehicles for daily needs, with the nearest towns providing access to essential services including groceries, medical facilities, and schools. The community is small and tightly-knit, reflecting the self-sufficient nature of rural life in this part of Western Australia. Outdoor activities such as farming, bushwalking, and exploring the natural landscapes of the region are part of everyday life for those who call Tjukurla home.
Tjukurla falls under postcode 872 and is governed by the Ngaanyatjarraku Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Lingiari, while state elections fall under the Namatjira electorate.
Location
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Income
ATO taxable income Postcode 872
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 872 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 872; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- No scheduled bus services — N/A N/A
Commute to Perth CBD
🛣️ Tjukurla is a remote rural locality; private vehicle is the primary mode of transport
Tjukurla has no walkable amenities; a private vehicle is essential for all daily needs
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Nyirripi Community