Whim Creek at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
5
Median age 52
The brief
What to know about Whim Creek.
The postcode for Whim Creek is 6718 (WA).
Whim Creek (6718) sits in the Karratha region of Western Australia.
Whim Creek has roughly 5 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Whim Creek scores 0/100 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.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Whim Creek's population at 5, with a median age of 52. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. The household mix skews family-dominated (100% family households, 0% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
5
Median age
52
Family households
100%
Lone person
–
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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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$150/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$128/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
5
Median age: 52
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Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
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Education
Schools in Whim Creek.
Frequently asked
About Whim Creek.
- What is the Whim Creek postcode?
- Whim Creek is in the 6718 postcode, in WA, in the Karratha region.
- Where is Whim Creek?
- Whim Creek is a regional suburb in WA, postcode 6718, in the Karratha region.
- What is the average rent in Whim Creek?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $150, for units it's $128.
- How walkable is Whim Creek?
- Whim Creek has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Whim Creek?
- Whim Creek is close to Sherlock, Balla Balla, Mundabullangana, Indee, Roebourne.
- What is the population of Whim Creek?
- The population of Whim Creek is approximately 5 (2021 Census). The median age is 52.
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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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