Punmu Community

Punmu
Western Australia
Population142 (2016 census)[1]
Established1985
Postcode(s)6753
Location640 km (398 mi) south east of Port Hedland, Western Australia
LGA(s)Shire of East Pilbara
State electorate(s)Pilbara
Federal division(s)Durack

Punmu is an Aboriginal community, located 640 km south east of Port Hedland in the Pilbara region of Western Australia, within the Shire of East Pilbara.

The Martu language, Manyjiljarra (pronounced Mun-dul-jar-ah), is the first language of all Indigenous people who live in Punmu, and the written language is taught in Rawa Community School. English is learnt by many within the community to communicate effectively, but is not often used between the Martu people.

  1. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Punmu (ILOC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 18 March 2020. Edit this at Wikidata