Shark Bay
Carnarvon
Carnarvon at a glance
Walk score
38
Car dependent
Population
281
Median age 39
The brief
What to know about Carnarvon.
Carnarvon (6701) sits in the Shark Bay region of Western Australia.
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.
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Day to day
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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 government primary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
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.
Population
281
Median age
39
Family households
58%
Lone person
51%
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)
$210/wk
Owner occupied
55%
Renter occupied
43%
At a deeper level
281
Median age: 39
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Getting around
Walkability.
38
0
5
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Carnarvon.
Local schools for Carnarvon
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Government School Catchment
Carnarvon School Of The Air
Carnarvon Community College
Non-Government Schools
St Mary Star of the Sea College
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Carnarvon.
- What is the Carnarvon postcode?
- Carnarvon is in the 6701 postcode, in WA, in the Shark Bay region.
- 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?
- Carnarvon has approximately 281 residents. The median age is 39.
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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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