Shark Bay
Morgantown
Morgantown at a glance
Walk score
30
Car dependent
Population
774
Median age 38
The brief
What to know about Morgantown.
Morgantown (6701) sits in the Shark Bay region of Western Australia.
Morgantown has roughly 774 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are renter-heavy. 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.
Morgantown scores 30/100 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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 government primary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Morgantown's population at 774, with a median age of 38. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are renter-heavy (44% own, 51% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (61% family households, 35% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
774
Median age
38
Family households
61%
Lone person
35%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
We don't yet have a verified suburb-level median for this market. We're working on a data partner; in the meantime, treat the state-level figures as a guide only. How we source data.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-wa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$209/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$205/wk
Owner occupied
44%
Renter occupied
51%
At a deeper level
774
Median age: 38
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Getting around
Walkability.
30
0
5
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Morgantown.
Local schools for Morgantown
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Government School Catchment
Carnarvon School Of The Air
Carnarvon Community College
Non-Government Schools
Carnarvon Christian School
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Frequently asked
About Morgantown.
- What is the Morgantown postcode?
- Morgantown is in the 6701 postcode, in WA, in the Shark Bay region.
- What is the average rent in Morgantown?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $209, for units it's $205.
- What schools are in Morgantown?
- There are 4 schools serving Morgantown on this page, including Carnarvon Christian School, Carnarvon School Of The Air, St Mary Star of the Sea College.
- How walkable is Morgantown?
- Morgantown has a Walk Score of 30 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 5.
- What suburbs are near Morgantown?
- Morgantown is close to Brockman, Carnarvon, South Carnarvon, East Carnarvon, Babbage Island.
- What is the population of Morgantown?
- Morgantown has approximately 774 residents. The median age is 38.
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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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