Karratha
Burrup
Burrup at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
17.7k
Median age 43
The brief
What to know about Burrup.
Burrup (6714) sits in the Karratha region of Western Australia.
Burrup has roughly 17,657 residents, with an established, older skew. 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.
Burrup 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 6 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Burrup's population at 17,657, with a median age of 43. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
17,657
Median age
43
Family households
–
Lone person
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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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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$320/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$272/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
17,657
Median age: 43
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Getting around
Walkability.
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0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Burrup.
Local schools for Burrup
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Government School Catchment
Dampier Primary School
Tambrey Primary School
Millars Well Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Burrup.
- What is the Burrup postcode?
- Burrup is in the 6714 postcode, in WA, in the Karratha region.
- What is the average rent in Burrup?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $320, for units it's $272.
- What schools are in Burrup?
- There are 9 schools serving Burrup on this page, including Dampier Primary School, Tambrey Primary School, Millars Well Primary School.
- How walkable is Burrup?
- Burrup has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Burrup?
- Burrup is close to Dampier, Dampier Archipelago, Gap Ridge, Nickol, Pegs Creek.
- What is the population of Burrup?
- Burrup has approximately 17,657 residents. The median age is 43.
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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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