Karakin at a glance
Population
239
Median age 60
The brief
What to know about Karakin.
The postcode for Karakin is 6044 (WA), part of Greater Perth.
Karakin (6044) sits in the Dandaragan region of Western Australia.
Karakin has roughly 239 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied.
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Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Karakin's population at 239, with a median age of 60. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (88% own, 10% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (75% family households, 29% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
239
Median age
60
Family households
75%
Lone person
29%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· sales-wa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$250/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$220/wk
Owner occupied
88%
Renter occupied
10%
At a deeper level
239
Median age: 60
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Education
Schools in Karakin.
Local schools for Karakin
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Government School Catchment
Lancelin Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Karakin.
- What is the Karakin postcode?
- Karakin is in the 6044 postcode, in WA, in the Dandaragan region.
- Where is Karakin?
- Karakin is a suburb of Perth, in WA 6044. It is part of the Greater Perth area, in the Dandaragan region.
- What is the average rent in Karakin?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $250, for units it's $220.
- What schools are in Karakin?
- There are 1 schools serving Karakin on this page, including Lancelin Primary School.
- What suburbs are near Karakin?
- Karakin is close to Lancelin, Ledge Point, Nilgen, Cowalla, Breton Bay.
- What is the population of Karakin?
- The population of Karakin is approximately 239 (2021 Census). The median age is 60.
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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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