Karnparri community
Karnparri is a small Aboriginal community, located proximate to Fitzroy Crossing in the Kimberley Region of Western Australia, within the Shire of Derby-West Kimberley. Karnparri is located adjacent the much larger Bayulu community.
| Karnparri Western Australia | |
|---|---|
  Karnparri | |
| Coordinates | 18.313841°0′S 125.617464°0′E |
| Location | 13 km (8 mi) east of Fitzroy Crossing |
| LGA(s) | Shire of Derby-West Kimberley |
| State electorate(s) | Kimberley |
Most community members were previously living at Bayulu. The first dwelling, which still remains at the centre of the community, was constructed around 1997. Community members are both [Gooniyandi] and [Walmajarri] people. Approximately seven adults plus children reside permanently at the community in six dwellings.
Native title
The community is located within the Registered Gooniyandi Combined 2 native title claim (WC2000/010) area.
Town planning
Karnparri Layout Plan No.1 was prepared in 2009 in accordance with State Planning Policy 3.2 Aboriginal Settlements. The plan has not yet been endorsed by the community or [WAPC]. The layout plan has been incorporated within the Bayulu plan which can be viewed at Planning Western Australia official site.