Karratha
Bulgarra
Bulgarra at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
2,990
Median age 33
The brief
What to know about Bulgarra.
Bulgarra (6714) sits in the Karratha region of Western Australia.
Bulgarra has roughly 2,990 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and 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.
Bulgarra scores 0/100 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 5 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Bulgarra's population at 2,990, with a median age of 33. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (48% own, 47% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (69% family households, 24% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
2,990
Median age
33
Family households
69%
Lone person
24%
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)
$320/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$388/wk
Owner occupied
48%
Renter occupied
47%
At a deeper level
2,990
Median age: 33
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Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Bulgarra.
Local schools for Bulgarra
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Government School Catchment
Karratha Primary School
Pegs Creek Primary School
Karratha Senior High School
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Frequently asked
About Bulgarra.
- What is the Bulgarra postcode?
- Bulgarra is in the 6714 postcode, in WA, in the Karratha region.
- What is the average rent in Bulgarra?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $320, for units it's $388.
- What schools are in Bulgarra?
- There are 8 schools serving Bulgarra on this page, including Karratha Primary School, St Paul's Primary School, Pegs Creek Primary School.
- How walkable is Bulgarra?
- Bulgarra has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Bulgarra?
- Bulgarra is close to Karratha, Pegs Creek, Mulataga, Millars Well, Karratha Industrial Estate.
- What is the population of Bulgarra?
- Bulgarra has approximately 2,990 residents. The median age is 33.
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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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