Shark Bay
South Carnarvon
South Carnarvon at a glance
Walk score
30
Car dependent
Population
909
Median age 44
The brief
What to know about South Carnarvon.
South Carnarvon (6701) sits in the Shark Bay region of Western Australia.
South Carnarvon has roughly 909 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
South Carnarvon 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 South Carnarvon's population at 909, with a median age of 44. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (60% own, 36% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (37%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
909
Median age
44
Family households
58%
Lone person
37%
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)
$209/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$250/wk
Owner occupied
60%
Renter occupied
36%
At a deeper level
909
Median age: 44
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Getting around
Walkability.
30
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in South Carnarvon.
Local schools for South Carnarvon
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Carnarvon School Of The Air
Carnarvon Community College
Non-Government Schools
St Mary Star of the Sea College
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Frequently asked
About South Carnarvon.
- What is the South Carnarvon postcode?
- South Carnarvon is in the 6701 postcode, in WA, in the Shark Bay region.
- What is the average rent in South Carnarvon?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $209, for units it's $250.
- What schools are in South Carnarvon?
- There are 4 schools serving South Carnarvon on this page, including St Mary Star of the Sea College, Carnarvon School Of The Air, Carnarvon Christian School.
- How walkable is South Carnarvon?
- South Carnarvon has a Walk Score of 30 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near South Carnarvon?
- South Carnarvon is close to Carnarvon, Morgantown, Brockman, Babbage Island, Massey Bay.
- What is the population of South Carnarvon?
- South Carnarvon has approximately 909 residents. The median age is 44.
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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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