Shark Bay

Howatharra

WA6532

Howatharra at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

112

Median age 50

The brief

What to know about Howatharra.

Howatharra (6532) sits in the Shark Bay region of Western Australia.

Howatharra has roughly 112 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. 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.

Howatharra 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 2 government primary, 1 independent.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Howatharra's population at 112, with a median age of 50. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (82% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (65% family households, 29% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

112

Median age

50

Family households

65%

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

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Sales data as of May 2026· sales-wa

Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$320/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$200/wk

Owner occupied

82%

Renter occupied

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

112

Median age: 50

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Getting around

Walkability.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Howatharra.

Local schools for Howatharra

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Government School Catchment

Chapman Valley Primary School

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Waggrakine Primary School

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Non-Government Schools

Leaning Tree Steiner School

PP-9CoEdIndependent
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Frequently asked

About Howatharra.

What is the Howatharra postcode?
Howatharra is in the 6532 postcode, in WA, in the Shark Bay region.
What is the average rent in Howatharra?
The median weekly rent for houses is $320, for units it's $200.
What schools are in Howatharra?
There are 3 schools serving Howatharra on this page, including Leaning Tree Steiner School, Chapman Valley Primary School, Waggrakine Primary School.
How walkable is Howatharra?
Howatharra has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Howatharra?
Howatharra is close to Bowes, Oakajee, White Peak, Yetna, Buller.
What is the population of Howatharra?
Howatharra has approximately 112 residents. The median age is 50.

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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