Northampton
Kalbarri
Kalbarri at a glance
Walk score
34
Car dependent
Population
1,478
Median age 53
The brief
What to know about Kalbarri.
Kalbarri (6536) sits in the Northampton region of Western Australia.
Kalbarri has roughly 1,478 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied. 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.
Kalbarri scores 34/100 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.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Kalbarri's population at 1,478, with a median age of 53. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (67% own, 27% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (67% family households, 32% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,478
Median age
53
Family households
67%
Lone person
32%
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)
$258/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$258/wk
Owner occupied
67%
Renter occupied
27%
At a deeper level
1,478
Median age: 53
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Getting around
Walkability.
34
0
45
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Kalbarri.
Local schools for Kalbarri
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Government School Catchment
Kalbarri District High School
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Frequently asked
About Kalbarri.
- What is the Kalbarri postcode?
- Kalbarri is in the 6536 postcode, in WA, in the Northampton region.
- What is the average rent in Kalbarri?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $258, for units it's $258.
- What schools are in Kalbarri?
- There are 1 schools serving Kalbarri on this page, including Kalbarri District High School.
- How walkable is Kalbarri?
- Kalbarri has a Walk Score of 34 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 45.
- What suburbs are near Kalbarri?
- Kalbarri is close to Kalbarri National Park, Yallabatharra, Zuytdorp, Binnu, West Binnu.
- What is the population of Kalbarri?
- Kalbarri has approximately 1,478 residents. The median age is 53.
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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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