Kundat Djaru
WA 6770 • Western Australia
About Kundat Djaru
Kundat Djaru is a remote Aboriginal community located in the East Kimberley region of Western Australia, within the Shire of Halls Creek. Situated roughly 80 kilometres from Halls Creek township, the community covers approximately 35 square kilometres of rugged Kimberley landscape. The 2021 census recorded a population of 141 residents, predominantly of Djaru and Kija heritage. The name 'Kundat Djaru' reflects the Djaru language group associated with this Country.
Community life in Kundat Djaru is deeply connected to Aboriginal culture, Country, and language. The remote location means residents depend on Halls Creek for access to health services, schooling, and major supplies. The surrounding Kimberley landscape — with its ancient gorges, savanna woodlands, and seasonal waterways — holds profound cultural and spiritual significance. Access to the community is via unsealed roads that may become impassable during the wet season (November to April).
Kundat Djaru falls under postcode 6770 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Kimberley (Mining and Pastoral) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Commute to Perth CBD
🛣️ Halls Creek has a regional airport with flights to Broome and Kununurra. Road access may be cut off during wet season floods.
Extremely remote community. All access to services requires a vehicle. Unsealed roads can be impassable during the wet season.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Ringers Soak/Yaruman Via
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Thomas Street
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Billiluna Station Via
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Balgo Hills Via
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Red Hill
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Locked Bag 31
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Lake Gregory