Carnarvon, WA 6701
Shark BayAll suburbs in postcode 6701
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Median house price
$315,000
ABS statistical area (SA2) median · 2024
An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Carnarvon itself.
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Carnarvon at a glance
- Median unit
- $175,000
- Population
- 281
- Median age 39
Prices: ABS statistical area (SA2) median · 2024 · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in Carnarvon
Across the ABS statistical area that takes in Carnarvon, houses changed hands at $315,000 in 2024, well below the Western Australia median. An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Carnarvon itself. Units come in around $175,000, roughly 44% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $63,000. Prices are well below the Western Australia median, which keeps Carnarvon on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
- Weekly rent (house)
- $209/wk
- Weekly rent (unit)
- $210/wk
Rental data as of April 2026
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What to know about Carnarvon
Carnarvon (6701) sits in the Shark Bay region of Western Australia. The median house here is $315,000, well below the Western Australia median of around $720K.
Carnarvon has roughly 281 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
What it’s like to live here
Carnarvon scores 38/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 32°C (hot), winter mornings around 11°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 207 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 government primary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Schools in Carnarvon
Schools serving Carnarvon: government first, then Catholic and independent.
Government schools
Carnarvon School Of The Air
Carnarvon Community College
Non-government schools
St Mary Star of the Sea College
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Location
Walkability
- Walk
- 38/100
- Transit
- 0/100
- Bike
- 5/100
Car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Demographics
The 2021 Census put Carnarvon's population at 281, with a median age of 39. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (55% own, 43% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (51%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
- Family households
- 58%
- Lone person
- 51%
- Owner occupied
- 55%
- Renter occupied
- 43%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Investment overview
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.45% (median rent $209/wk against a $315,000 price tag). Units yield 6.24% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 43% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
- Gross yield, housesSource: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024
- 3.45%
- On the $315,000 median
- Gross yield, unitsSource: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024
- 6.24%
- On the $175,000 median
Gross rental yield is a year’s rent divided by the purchase price, before expenses. It leaves out vacancy, management fees, maintenance and financing costs, so treat it as a starting point.
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 207 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 32.7°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 10.9°C
Rainfall by month
Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.
Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations
Questions about Carnarvon
- What is the median house price in Carnarvon?
- The median house price for the ABS statistical area (SA2) that takes in Carnarvon, WA 6701 is $315,000 (2024). An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Carnarvon itself. The median unit price is $175,000.
- How much is my house worth in Carnarvon?
- A useful starting point is the Carnarvon median house price of $315,000 (units $175,000). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- What is the Carnarvon postcode?
- Carnarvon is in the 6701 postcode, in WA, in the Shark Bay region.
- Where is Carnarvon?
- Carnarvon is a suburb in the Shark Bay area, WA 6701.
- What is the average rent in Carnarvon?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $209, for units it's $210.
- What schools are in Carnarvon?
- There are 4 schools serving Carnarvon on this page, including St Mary Star of the Sea College, Carnarvon School Of The Air, Carnarvon Christian School.
- How walkable is Carnarvon?
- Carnarvon has a Walk Score of 38 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 5.
- What suburbs are near Carnarvon?
- Carnarvon is close to South Carnarvon, Morgantown, Brockman, East Carnarvon, Massey Bay.
- What is the population of Carnarvon?
- The population of Carnarvon is approximately 281 (2021 Census). The median age is 39.
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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data
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