Shark Bay
Babbage Island
Babbage Island at a glance
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
17
Median age 54
The brief
What to know about Babbage Island.
Babbage Island (6701) sits in the Shark Bay region of Western Australia.
Babbage Island has roughly 17 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Babbage Island scores 2/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 government primary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Babbage Island's population at 17, with a median age of 54. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are dominated by renters (23% own, 62% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix is balanced (46% family, 31% lone person).
Population
17
Median age
54
Family households
46%
Lone person
31%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· sales-wa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$209/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$327/wk
Owner occupied
23%
Renter occupied
62%
At a deeper level
17
Median age: 54
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Getting around
Walkability.
2
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Babbage Island.
Local schools for Babbage Island
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Government School Catchment
Carnarvon School Of The Air
Carnarvon Community College
Non-Government Schools
Carnarvon Christian School
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Frequently asked
About Babbage Island.
- What is the Babbage Island postcode?
- Babbage Island is in the 6701 postcode, in WA, in the Shark Bay region.
- What is the average rent in Babbage Island?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $209, for units it's $327.
- What schools are in Babbage Island?
- There are 4 schools serving Babbage Island on this page, including Carnarvon Christian School, St Mary Star of the Sea College, Carnarvon School Of The Air.
- How walkable is Babbage Island?
- Babbage Island has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Babbage Island?
- Babbage Island is close to Brockman, Morgantown, South Carnarvon, Carnarvon, East Carnarvon.
- What is the population of Babbage Island?
- Babbage Island has approximately 17 residents. The median age is 54.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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