Carnarvon at a glance
Median house
$315,000
Median unit
$175,000
Walk score
38
Car dependent
Population
281
Median age 39
The brief
What to know about Carnarvon.
The postcode for Carnarvon is 6701 (WA).
The median house price in Carnarvon is $315,000.
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.
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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
Houses change hands at $315,000 on a typical sale, well below the Western Australia median. 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.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$315,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $175,000.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$209/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$210/wk
Owner occupied
55%
Renter occupied
43%
At a deeper level
$315,000
$175,000
281
Median age: 39
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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 (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20243.45%
Based on $315,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20246.24%
Based on $175,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202655%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
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 median house price in Carnarvon?
- The median house price in Carnarvon, WA 6701 is $315,000. The median unit price is $175,000.
- What is the Carnarvon postcode?
- Carnarvon is in the 6701 postcode, in WA, in the Shark Bay region.
- Where is Carnarvon?
- Carnarvon is a regional suburb in WA, postcode 6701, 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?
- The population of Carnarvon is approximately 281 (2021 Census). The median age is 39.
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Sources cited
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