Shark Bay
East Carnarvon
East Carnarvon at a glance
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
798
Median age 38
The brief
What to know about East Carnarvon.
East Carnarvon (6701) sits in the Shark Bay region of Western Australia.
East Carnarvon has roughly 798 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
East Carnarvon scores 2/100 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 1 government primary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put East Carnarvon's population at 798, with a median age of 38. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (61% own, 34% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (68% family households, 29% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
798
Median age
38
Family households
68%
Lone person
29%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
We don't yet have a verified suburb-level median for this market. We're working on a data partner; in the meantime, treat the state-level figures as a guide only. How we source data.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-wa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$209/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$262/wk
Owner occupied
61%
Renter occupied
34%
At a deeper level
798
Median age: 38
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Getting around
Walkability.
2
0
5
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in East Carnarvon.
Local schools for East Carnarvon
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Carnarvon Community College
Carnarvon School Of The Air
Non-Government Schools
Carnarvon Christian School
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Frequently asked
About East Carnarvon.
- What is the East Carnarvon postcode?
- East Carnarvon is in the 6701 postcode, in WA, in the Shark Bay region.
- What is the average rent in East Carnarvon?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $209, for units it's $262.
- What schools are in East Carnarvon?
- There are 4 schools serving East Carnarvon on this page, including Carnarvon Community College, Carnarvon Christian School, Carnarvon School Of The Air.
- How walkable is East Carnarvon?
- East Carnarvon has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 5.
- What suburbs are near East Carnarvon?
- East Carnarvon is close to Kingsford, Morgantown, Brockman, Greys Plain, Carnarvon.
- What is the population of East Carnarvon?
- East Carnarvon has approximately 798 residents. The median age is 38.
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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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