Karawara at a glance
Walk score
34
Car dependent
Population
1,842
Median age 31
The brief
What to know about Karawara.
The postcode for Karawara is 6152 (WA), part of Greater Perth.
Karawara (6152) sits in the South Perth region of Western Australia.
Karawara has roughly 1,842 residents, with a young-family demographic. 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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What it’s like to live here.
Karawara 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.
Summer days here average around 32°C (warm), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 777mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Perth Airport station, 35.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 3 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Karawara's population at 1,842, with a median age of 31. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (52% own, 44% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (65% family households, 25% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,842
Median age
31
Family households
65%
Lone person
25%
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)
$350/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$300/wk
Owner occupied
52%
Renter occupied
44%
At a deeper level
1,842
Median age: 31
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Getting around
Walkability.
34
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Karawara.
Local schools for Karawara
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Government School Catchment
Curtin Primary School
Como Secondary College
Canning College
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
777 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
31.9°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.1°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Perth Airport (35 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Karawara.
- What is the Karawara postcode?
- Karawara is in the 6152 postcode, in WA, in the City of South Perth region.
- Where is Karawara?
- Karawara is a suburb of Perth, in WA 6152. It is part of the Greater Perth area, in the City of South Perth region.
- What is the average rent in Karawara?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $350, for units it's $300.
- What schools are in Karawara?
- There are 20 schools serving Karawara on this page, including Curtin Primary School, Como Secondary College, Canning College.
- How walkable is Karawara?
- Karawara has a Walk Score of 34 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Karawara?
- Karawara is close to Waterford, Manning, Bentley South, Bentley, Como.
- What is the population of Karawara?
- The population of Karawara is approximately 1,842 (2021 Census). The median age is 31.
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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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