Emily Wurramara Biography: Daughter, Age, Partner, Net Worth, Albums, Culture, Career

Emily Wurramara is an acclaimed Indigenous Australian singer-songwriter and musician from the Warnindhilyagwa people of Groote Eylandt, whose soulful work in English and Anindilyakwa language explores themes of family, culture, and resilience.

Profile

• Full Name: Emily Wurramara
• Stage Name: Emily Wurramara
• Born: 1996
• Age: 30 years old
• Birthplace: Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia
• Nationality: Australian
• Occupation: Singer-Songwriter, Musician, Advocate
• Height: Unknown
• Religion: Unknown
• Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Wurramara
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: None
• Children: One daughter
• Relationship: Dating
• Net Worth: $200,000 to $400,000

Early Life And Education

Emily Wurramara was born in 1996 in Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia. She was raised by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wurramara, moving between Groote Eylandt and Bickerton Island until age six, when the family relocated to Brisbane.

Her father hails from Filipino, Chinese, and Spanish descent, while her mother is Warnindhilyagwa with Greek, Italian, and Turkish heritage. Details on siblings remain private. Her ethnicity is a blend of Indigenous Australian (Warnindhilyagwa) and mixed Asian-European. No specific religion is publicly noted.

Career

Wurramara debuted with the 2016 EP Black Smoke, earning a Queensland Music Award and triple j Unearthed recognition. Her 2018 album Milyakburra, named for her sacred island, featured family voices and secured an ARIA nomination, AIR Award, and six Queensland Music Awards. She toured with artists like Alice Skye and supported acts including Midnight Oil and Mavis Staples.

In 2024, Nara marked her growth, blending indie-folk and R&B, and propelled her to ARIA and NIMAA wins. Now based in Tasmania, she advocates for mental health, youth suicide prevention, and environmental causes while performing globally.

Social Media

• Instagram: @emilywurramara_
• Facebook: Emily Wurramara
• YouTube: Emily Wurramara

Personal Life

Emily Wurramara, 29, became a mother to her daughter around 2019, a milestone that deepened her focus on advocacy and cultural storytelling. Motherhood has fueled her vocal stance on climate justice and Indigenous rights, often crediting her family—including her mother Angela in videos—for grounding her.

She shares a partnership with Kai Mason, evident in collaborative projects. Her height is not publicly disclosed. A 2019 house fire left her family with losses but strengthened her outlook: “When I had nothing, I had everything.” She draws resilience from extended kin, like Uncle Enoch and her great-grandmother, who appear in her music.

Net Worth

Emily Wurramara‘s estimated net worth ranges from $200,000 to $400,000. Income primarily flows from album streams exceeding 16 million on Spotify, live tours, festival appearances, and awards like the ARIAs, with added support from advocacy partnerships and endorsements in the Australian roots music scene.