Karratha
Pegs Creek
Pegs Creek at a glance
Walk score
24
Very car dependent
Population
2,050
Median age 33
The brief
What to know about Pegs Creek.
Pegs Creek (6714) sits in the Karratha region of Western Australia.
Pegs Creek has roughly 2,050 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are renter-heavy. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Pegs Creek 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 Pegs Creek's population at 2,050, with a median age of 33. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are renter-heavy (36% own, 57% 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
2,050
Median age
33
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
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Sales data as of May 2026· sales-wa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$320/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$367/wk
Owner occupied
36%
Renter occupied
57%
At a deeper level
2,050
Median age: 33
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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 Pegs Creek.
Local schools for Pegs Creek
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Government School Catchment
Pegs Creek Primary School
Karratha Senior High School
Karratha Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Pegs Creek.
- What is the Pegs Creek postcode?
- Pegs Creek is in the 6714 postcode, in WA, in the Karratha region.
- What is the average rent in Pegs Creek?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $320, for units it's $367.
- What schools are in Pegs Creek?
- There are 8 schools serving Pegs Creek on this page, including Pegs Creek Primary School, St Paul's Primary School, Karratha Senior High School.
- How walkable is Pegs Creek?
- Pegs Creek has a Walk Score of 24 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Pegs Creek?
- Pegs Creek is close to Karratha, Bulgarra, Millars Well, Mulataga, Nickol.
- What is the population of Pegs Creek?
- Pegs Creek has approximately 2,050 residents. 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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