Karratha
Karratha
Karratha at a glance
Median house
$530,000
Median unit
$400,000
Walk score
24
Very car dependent
Population
98
Median age 34
The brief
What to know about Karratha.
Karratha (6714) sits in the Karratha region of Western Australia. The median house here is $530,000, below the Western Australia median of around $720K.
Karratha has roughly 98 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Karratha scores 24/100 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 5 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Karratha's population at 98, with a median age of 34. That sits as a young-family demographic. Lone-person households are notable here (63%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
98
Median age
34
Family households
41%
Lone person
63%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $530,000 on a typical sale, below the Western Australia median. Units come in around $400,000, roughly 25% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $106,000. Prices are below the Western Australia median, which keeps Karratha on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$530,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $400,000.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$320/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$280/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
102%
At a deeper level
$530,000
$400,000
98
Median age: 34
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.14% (median rent $320/wk against a $530,000 price tag). Units yield 3.64% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 102% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20243.14%
Based on $530,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20243.64%
Based on $400,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026–
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Getting around
Walkability.
24
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Karratha.
Local schools for Karratha
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Pegs Creek Primary School
Karratha Primary School
Karratha Senior High School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Karratha.
- What is the median house price in Karratha?
- The median house price in Karratha, WA 6714 is $530,000. The median unit price is $400,000. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Karratha postcode?
- Karratha is in the 6714 postcode, in WA, in the Karratha region.
- What is the average rent in Karratha?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $320, for units it's $280.
- What schools are in Karratha?
- There are 8 schools serving Karratha on this page, including St Paul's Primary School, Pegs Creek Primary School, Karratha Primary School.
- How walkable is Karratha?
- Karratha has a Walk Score of 24 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Karratha?
- Karratha is close to Pegs Creek, Bulgarra, Millars Well, Mulataga, Karratha Industrial Estate.
- What is the population of Karratha?
- Karratha has approximately 98 residents. The median age is 34.
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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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