Utakarra at a glance
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
1,467
Median age 34
The brief
What to know about Utakarra.
The postcode for Utakarra is 6530 (WA).
Utakarra (6530) sits in the Chapman Valley region of Western Australia.
Utakarra has roughly 1,467 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Utakarra scores 2/100 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 9 government primary, 2 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Utakarra's population at 1,467, with a median age of 34. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (63% own, 32% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (71% family households, 25% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,467
Median age
34
Family households
71%
Lone person
25%
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)
$250/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$240/wk
Owner occupied
63%
Renter occupied
32%
At a deeper level
1,467
Median age: 34
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Getting around
Walkability.
2
0
30
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Utakarra.
Local schools for Utakarra
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Government School Catchment
Rangeway Primary School
Champion Bay Senior High School
Allendale Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Utakarra.
- What is the Utakarra postcode?
- Utakarra is in the 6530 postcode, in WA, in the Chapman Valley region.
- Where is Utakarra?
- Utakarra is a regional suburb in WA, postcode 6530, in the Chapman Valley region.
- What is the average rent in Utakarra?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $250, for units it's $240.
- What schools are in Utakarra?
- There are 19 schools serving Utakarra on this page, including Rangeway Primary School, St John's School, Champion Bay Senior High School.
- How walkable is Utakarra?
- Utakarra has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 30.
- What suburbs are near Utakarra?
- Utakarra is close to Rangeway, Wonthella, Woorree, Karloo, Mount Tarcoola.
- What is the population of Utakarra?
- The population of Utakarra is approximately 1,467 (2021 Census). 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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