Wangkatjungka Community

Community in Western Australia

18°53′S 125°55′E / 18.883°S 125.917°E / -18.883; 125.917Population228Postcode(s)6765Location130 km (81 mi) south east of Fitzroy Crossing, Western AustraliaLGA(s)Shire of Derby–West KimberleyState electorate(s)KimberleyFederal division(s)Durack
Mean max temp Mean min temp Annual rainfall
35.6 °C
96 °F		 19.1 °C
66 °F		 541.2 mm
21.3 in

Wangkatjungka is a large Aboriginal community located 130 km south east of Fitzroy Crossing in the Kimberley region of Western Australia, within the Shire of Derby–West Kimberley.

Native title

The community is located within the registered Kurungal (WAD6217/98) native title claim area.

Governance

The community is managed through its incorporated body, Kurungal Inc.

Town planning

Wangkatjungka Layout Plan No.1 has been prepared in accordance with State Planning Policy 3.2 Aboriginal Settlements. Layout Plan No.1.[1]

References

  1. ^ "Layout plans". Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage. 20 February 2020. Retrieved 10 February 2021.

External links

  • Community portal
  • Native Title Claimant application summary

18°53′S 125°55′E / 18.883°S 125.917°E / -18.883; 125.917