Karratha, WA 6714
KarrathaAll suburbs in postcode 6714
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Median house price
$530,000
ABS statistical area (SA2) median · 2024
An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Karratha itself.
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Karratha at a glance
- Median unit
- $400,000
- Population
- 98
- Median age 34
Prices: ABS statistical area (SA2) median · 2024 · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in Karratha
Across the ABS statistical area that takes in Karratha, houses changed hands at $530,000 in 2024, below the Western Australia median. An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Karratha itself. 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.
- Weekly rent (house)
- $320/wk
- Weekly rent (unit)
- $280/wk
Rental data as of April 2026
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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.
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.
Summer days here average around 37°C (hot), winter mornings around 14°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 311 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 5 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic.
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Location
Walkability
- Walk
- 24/100
- Transit
- 0/100
- Bike
- 100/100
Very car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
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.
- Family households
- 41%
- Lone person
- 63%
- Renter occupied
- 102%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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, housesSource: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024
- 3.14%
- On the $530,000 median
- Gross yield, unitsSource: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024
- 3.64%
- On the $400,000 median
Gross rental yield is a year’s rent divided by the purchase price, before expenses. It leaves out vacancy, management fees, maintenance and financing costs, so treat it as a starting point.
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 311 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 36.6°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 14.0°C
Rainfall by month
Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.
Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations
Questions about Karratha
- What is the median house price in Karratha?
- The median house price for the ABS statistical area (SA2) that takes in Karratha, WA 6714 is $530,000 (2024). An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Karratha itself. The median unit price is $400,000.
- How much is my house worth in Karratha?
- A useful starting point is the Karratha median house price of $530,000 (units $400,000). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- What is the Karratha postcode?
- Karratha is in the 6714 postcode, in WA, in the Karratha region.
- Where is Karratha?
- Karratha is a suburb in the Karratha area, WA 6714.
- 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?
- The population of Karratha is approximately 98 (2021 Census). The median age is 34.
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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data
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