City of Rockingham
Karnup
Karnup at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
2,096
Median age 30
The brief
What to know about Karnup.
Karnup (6176) sits in the Rockingham region of Western Australia.
Karnup has roughly 2,096 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. 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.
Karnup 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.
Summer days here average around 31°C (warm), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 724mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Mandurah station, 11.3km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 11 government primary, 3 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Karnup's population at 2,096, with a median age of 30. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (79% own, 20% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (86% family households, 13% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
2,096
Median age
30
Family households
86%
Lone person
13%
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)
$370/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$370/wk
Owner occupied
79%
Renter occupied
20%
At a deeper level
2,096
Median age: 30
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Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
20
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Karnup.
Local schools for Karnup
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Government School Catchment
Comet Bay Primary School
Comet Bay College
Golden Bay Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
724 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
31.7°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.1°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Mandurah (11 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Karnup.
- What is the Karnup postcode?
- Karnup is in the 6176 postcode, in WA, in the City of Rockingham region.
- What is the average rent in Karnup?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $370, for units it's $370.
- What schools are in Karnup?
- There are 20 schools serving Karnup on this page, including Comet Bay Primary School, Comet Bay College, Golden Bay Primary School.
- How walkable is Karnup?
- Karnup has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 20.
- What suburbs are near Karnup?
- Karnup is close to Golden Bay, Secret Harbour, Singleton, Stake Hill, Lakelands.
- What is the population of Karnup?
- Karnup has approximately 2,096 residents. The median age is 30.
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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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