Mapping the digital gap: Warakurna, WA 2025 community update report

This report outlines updated findings from the second and third research visit to Warakurna Community in Western Australia's (WA's) Ngaanyatjarra Lands. It outlines changes in First Nations digital inclusion over three years, updating the state and usage of communications and media services in Warakurna from 2023 to 2025.  

The report is intended to assist local agencies, leaders and residents to better understand the barriers to digital inclusion, develop local strategies to address these barriers, and support planning and partnerships with government and industry stakeholders.  

Key findings

• While communications infrastructure in Warakurna is among the strongest of the sites visited, the key barriers to digital inclusion now lie in affordability, digital ability, and the availability of culturally grounded support and learning pathways.
• Households are paying much more on their phone and internet, from a monthly average of $167 in 2023 to $292 in 2025, adding to cost of living pressures.
• There are more residents using the internet, with dedicated community training needed to support new users in using devices and online services.