Karloo at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
495
Median age 33
The brief
What to know about Karloo.
The postcode for Karloo is 6530 (WA).
Karloo (6530) sits in the Chapman Valley region of Western Australia.
Karloo has roughly 495 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. 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.
Karloo 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 9 government primary, 2 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Karloo's population at 495, with a median age of 33. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (58% own, 35% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (71% family households, 26% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
495
Median age
33
Family households
71%
Lone person
26%
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
58%
Renter occupied
35%
At a deeper level
495
Median age: 33
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Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
30
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Karloo.
Local schools for Karloo
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Government School Catchment
Champion Bay Senior High School
Mount Tarcoola Primary School
Wandina Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Karloo.
- What is the Karloo postcode?
- Karloo is in the 6530 postcode, in WA, in the Chapman Valley region.
- Where is Karloo?
- Karloo is a regional suburb in WA, postcode 6530, in the Chapman Valley region.
- What is the average rent in Karloo?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $250, for units it's $220.
- What schools are in Karloo?
- There are 19 schools serving Karloo on this page, including Champion Bay Senior High School, Mount Tarcoola Primary School, Wandina Primary School.
- How walkable is Karloo?
- Karloo has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 30.
- What suburbs are near Karloo?
- Karloo is close to Mount Tarcoola, Rangeway, Tarcoola Beach, Wandina, Utakarra.
- What is the population of Karloo?
- The population of Karloo is approximately 495 (2021 Census). The median age is 33.
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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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