In spite of all this apparent isolation Kununurra (the word means 'big water' in the language of the local Aborigines) is an interesting, modern town which came into existence in the early 1960s as a construction centre for the Ord River Scheme. This modernity is something of a mixed blessing. Even today the residential houses, most of which are made out fibro and surrounded by those hastily constructed gardens that are so common in places where people are not planning to stay too long, have a temporary feel about them. The abundance of wild, tropical plants and the obvious casualness of the community gives it a very transient feel.

The public section of town contrasts with the residential areas. The construction companies and local council have created a modern town centre which boasts an excellent swimming pool–leisure centre complex, a substantial Commonwealth Bank, a delightful 'traditional Australian' broad verandahed Post Office and a number of large supermarkets.

From the net at; http://www.walkabout.com.au/locations/WAKununurra.shtml