Carnarvon, WA: suburb profile

The population of Carnarvon WA is 281 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Carnarvon is $893 per week ($46,436 per year). Median rent in Carnarvon is $210 per week ($910 per month). Carnarvon has a median age of 39 years, older than the national median of 38. Carnarvon has a population density of 58 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Carnarvon is England. The most common religion is Not stated (39.9% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Hindi. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Carnarvon is $2,034.

Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021.

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Carnarvon Population

281 residents at the 2021 Census.

Carnarvon Median Income & Rent

Median Income

$893/wk

$46,436 per year

Ranked 2,215 of 14,663

Median Rent

$210/wk

$910 per month

Ranked 7,231 of 14,663

Median Age

39years

1 years older than the national median

Mortgage

$2,034/mo

Avg household size: 2 · 0.9 per bedroom

Carnarvon Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.9% (152) Female 46.1% (130)

Population Density

people per km²

281 people · 4.8 km²

Households

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$1,803

Family income/wk

Carnarvon Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Carnarvon Home Ownership

Of owner-occupied homes in Carnarvon, 62.2% are owned outright and 37.8% have a mortgage.

Owned outright

62.2%

Owned with mortgage

37.8%

Rented homes are not included in this breakdown.

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
India

Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Carnarvon Religion

Not stated

39.9%

No religion

24.2%

Catholic

13.9%

Anglican

7.8%

Hinduism

4.6%

Uniting Church

2.1%

Salvation Army

2.1%

Christian (other)

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Carnarvon Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

50.0%

Year 10 or equivalent

33.6%

Year 11 or equivalent

10.4%

Year 9 or equivalent

6.0%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Hindi

Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Carnarvon Employment

Employed full-time

44.2% 61 people

Employed part-time

10.9% 15 people

Not in labour force

44.9% 62 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Carnarvon Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

46.0%

Bachelor Degree

28.6%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

12.7%

Certificate I/II

7.9%

Postgraduate Degree

4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Carnarvon Occupation

Professionals

27.3%

Technicians & Trade Workers

16.4%

Labourers

12.7%

Managers

10.9%

Community & Personal Service

10.9%

Clerical & Administrative

9.1%

Sales Workers

7.3%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Carnarvon Field of Study

Management & Commerce

22.0%

Health

20.0%

Education

16.0%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

12.0%

Engineering

10.0%

Agriculture & Environment

8.0%

Architecture & Building

6.0%

Society & Culture

6.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

Carnarvon Dwelling Types

Separate house

74.1%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

20.4%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

5.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Carnarvon Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

4.9%

$500-$649/wk

13.1%

$650-$799/wk

9.8%

$800-$999/wk

9.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

18.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

13.1%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

4.9%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

8.2%

$4,000+/wk

8.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Carnarvon Marital Status

Married

31.0% 78

Separated

2.0% 5

Divorced

7.5% 19

Widowed

7.5% 19

Never married

52.0% 131

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Carnarvon Ancestry

Australian

22.1%

English

21.7%

Australian Aboriginal

10.7%

Scottish

5.7%

German

3.2%

Chinese

1.8%

Greek

1.4%

Irish

1.1%

Italian

1.1%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Carnarvon School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

33.3%

Secondary — Government

33.3%

Secondary — Catholic

33.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Carnarvon Need for Assistance

Needs assistance

9.8%

No need for assistance

90.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Carnarvon Volunteering

Volunteer

20.8% 31

Not a volunteer

79.2% 118

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Carnarvon Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo

50.0%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Carnarvon How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

59.0%

Walked only

17.9%

Car (passenger)

7.7%

Did not go to work

6.4%

Bus

5.1%

Taxi/Rideshare

3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Carnarvon Car Ownership

0 vehicles

3.8%

1 vehicle

50.0%

2 vehicles

29.5%

3 vehicles

10.3%

4+ vehicles

6.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Carnarvon Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

12.9%

2 bedrooms

45.2%

3 bedrooms

27.4%

4 bedrooms

14.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Carnarvon Population Mobility

26.0%

moved in the last year

52.9%

moved in the last 5 years

2.4%

unemployment rate (Census)

32.7%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Carnarvon Indigenous Population

17.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Carnarvon Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Asthma

Diabetes

Heart disease

Kidney disease

Lung condition

Cancer

Stroke

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Carnarvon Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

9.7%

$150-$299/wk

3.7%

$300-$399/wk

3.7%

$400-$499/wk

3.7%

$500-$649/wk

6.7%

$650-$799/wk

8.2%

$800-$999/wk

13.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

11.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.0%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

9.0%

$3,500+/wk

4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

Carnarvon Family Structure

Couple — no children

57.3%

Couple — children under 15

27.1%

One parent — children under 15

12.5%

One parent — no children under 15

3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Carnarvon Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance

11.8% 17

Did not provide

88.2% 127

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Carnarvon Children Ever Born

No children

31.3%

2 children

47.9%

3 children

12.5%

4 children

8.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

Carnarvon When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2018

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Carnarvon Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

19.9%

5–14 hours

31.1%

15–29 hours

7.9%

30+ hours

6.6%

Did not do domestic work

34.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Carnarvon Household Size

1 person

43.6%

2 persons

34.6%

3 persons

7.7%

4 persons

10.3%

6+ persons

3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Carnarvon Where Residents Moved From

Same address

125

Moved from WA

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from overseas

Moved from NSW

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Carnarvon Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Carnarvon Schools

schools nearby

government

934

avg ICSEA score

881

total students

Carnarvon School Of The Air Government

Primary · K-6 · 42 students

1047

ICSEA

Carnarvon Christian School Independent

Primary · PP-6 · 71 students

967

ICSEA

St Mary Star of the Sea College Catholic

Combined · PP-12 · 321 students

951

ICSEA

Carnarvon Community College Government

Combined · K-12 · 447 students

769

ICSEA

St Mary Star of the Sea School - Secondary Campus Catholic

Secondary

Geraldton Flexible School - Carnarvon Campus Catholic

Secondary

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Carnarvon Rent Prices & Affordability

16% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $1,350/wk

Median rent $210/wk

Rent to income 15.6%

Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.

Median rent in Carnarvon against your income

Your weekly income

About $5,850 a month

Median rent $210/wk

Left after rent $1,140/wk

Rent share 15.6%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Kambalda West

Income: $1,012/wk Rent: $200/wk $10/wk less rent

Derby (WA)

Income: $855/wk Rent: $180/wk $30/wk less rent

Beachlands

Income: $735/wk Rent: $200/wk $10/wk less rent

Kojonup

Income: $793/wk Rent: $200/wk $10/wk less rent

Carnarvon vs the typical WA suburb

The median personal income in Carnarvon is $893 a week, 11% above the typical WA suburb ($806). That ranks 239th of 701 WA suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $210 a week, $110 less than the typical WA suburb. Rent takes 15.6% of the median household income here, against 18.6% in the typical WA suburb. The median resident is 39, 2 years younger than in the typical WA suburb (41).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
Measure	Carnarvon	Typical WA	Typical Australia
Personal income	$893/wk	$806/wk	$766/wk
Household income	$1,350/wk	$1,722/wk	$1,637/wk
Rent	$210/wk	$320/wk	$330/wk
Mortgage repayment	$2,034/mo	$1,759/mo	$1,733/mo
Median age	39	41	42
Rent share of household income	15.6%	18.6%	20.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Carnarvon

What is the population of Carnarvon WA?

The population of Carnarvon WA is 281 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 58 people per km².Carnarvon is ranked #6,157 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Carnarvon?

The median personal income in Carnarvon WA is $893 per week, or $46,436 per year.The median household income is $1,350 per week.Family income is $1,803 per week.Carnarvon is ranked #2,215 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Carnarvon?

Median rent in Carnarvon WA is $210 per week ($910 per month).Rent represents 15.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.Carnarvon ranks #7,231 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Carnarvon?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Carnarvon WA is $2,034. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Carnarvon?

The median age in Carnarvon WA is 39 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Carnarvon a good suburb to live in?

Carnarvon is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 281.The median income is $893/wk, which is above the typical WA suburb ($806/wk).Rent affordability is rated as affordable (15.6% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 50267. All dollar figures in AUD.