A home vacant for six years will soon house a family in the remote Pilbara community of Punmu after a collaboration between Ashburton Aboriginal Corporation and residents.

House 6 had been set for demolition prior to the launch of the House 6 Revitalisation Project, which began in July 2024.

The project's impact went beyond housing a new family, with 17 local people gaining on-the-job training.

Alongside first aid and white card qualifications, Punmu community members gained hands-on experience in electrical work, carpentry and painting.

Some of the renovations completed by locals included full wall and ceiling insulations, replaced windows an upgraded kitchen, and new front and rear verandas.

Punmu Aboriginal Corporation CEO, Edith Costello, said builders had quoted far higher rates for new housing, with the project completed at a fraction of the cost with strong local community involvement.

"The partnership with Ashburton has produced real results, with skills and wages remaining in the Punmu community," Ms Costello said.

"When you get quoted over $1 million to build like houses this was achieved for about 30 per cent of that amount with other measurable outcomes for community members.

"We cannot thank Ashburton enough and look forward to working with them into the future."

Ashburton Aboriginal Corporation CEO Steven Sonneman Smith said the project showed what is possible when local people are involved in housing delivery in remote communities.

"The success of House 6 shows what can be achieved when local people lead the change," Mr Sonneman Smith said.