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Karakin WA — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Karakin, Western Australia. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Karakin WA is 239 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Karakin is $599 per week ($31,148 per year). Median rent in Karakin is $220 per week ($953 per month). Karakin has a median age of 60 years, older than the national median of 38. Karakin has a population density of 1.7 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Karakin is England. The most common religion is No Religion (50% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Karakin is $1,488.

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Karakin Population

residents (Census 2021)

Karakin Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$599/wk

$31,148 per year

#7096 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$220/wk

$953 per month

#7029 of 14,663

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Median Age

60years

22 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,488/mo

Avg household size: 2.1 · 0.6 per bedroom

Karakin Demographics

Gender Split

Male 54.0% (129) Female 46.0% (110)

Population Density

1.7

people per km²

239 people · 141.3 km²

Households

2.1

Avg household size

0.6

Persons per bedroom

$971

Family income/wk

Karakin 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

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Karakin Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

68.9% 62 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

31.1% 28 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Karakin Country of Birth

Australia

88.7%

England

11.3%

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

Karakin Religion

No Religion

50.2%

Anglican

18.1%

Catholic

15.0%

Not stated

7.9%

Christian (other)

4.8%

Uniting Church

2.2%

Islam

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Karakin Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

48.1%

Year 10 or equivalent

40.3%

Year 11 or equivalent

8.8%

Year 9 or equivalent

2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Karakin Employment

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Employed full-time

23.8% 48 people

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Employed part-time

16.3% 33 people

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Unemployed

2.0% 4 people

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Not in labour force

57.9% 117 people

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

Karakin Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

60.0%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

18.9%

Bachelor Degree

17.9%

Postgraduate Degree

3.2%

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

Karakin Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

27.4%

Clerical & Administrative

19.4%

Managers

17.7%

Community & Personal Service

12.9%

Professionals

6.5%

Labourers

6.5%

Sales Workers

4.8%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

4.8%

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

Karakin Field of Study

Engineering

27.9%

Education

20.9%

Health

18.6%

Management & Commerce

18.6%

Architecture & Building

7.0%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

7.0%

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

Karakin Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Karakin Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

3.8%

$400-$499/wk

10.1%

$500-$649/wk

5.1%

$650-$799/wk

16.5%

$800-$999/wk

16.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

6.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

11.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.8%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

7.6%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

6.3%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

3.8%

$4,000+/wk

3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Karakin Marital Status

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Married

61.8% 134

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Separated

3.7% 8

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Divorced

11.1% 24

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Widowed

5.5% 12

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Never married

18.0% 39

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Karakin Ancestry

English

37.3%

Australian

28.1%

Irish

9.2%

Scottish

8.5%

German

4.7%

Italian

3.7%

Other

2.7%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.4%

Polish

1.4%

Dutch

1.0%

French

1.0%

Vietnamese

1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Karakin School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

34.2%

Primary — Government

21.1%

Secondary — Catholic

15.8%

Vocational Education

13.2%

Pre-school

7.9%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

7.9%

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

Karakin Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

5.0% 23

✅

No need for assistance

95.0% 434

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

Karakin Volunteering

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Volunteer

24.9% 50

—

Not a volunteer

75.1% 151

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Karakin Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

8.6%

$450-$599/mo

11.4%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

28.6%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

22.9%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

28.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Karakin How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

63.9%

Did not go to work

22.2%

Truck

9.7%

Car (passenger)

4.2%

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

Karakin Car Ownership

1 vehicle

31.4%

2 vehicles

41.9%

3 vehicles

12.4%

4+ vehicles

14.3%

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

Karakin Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

7.1%

3 bedrooms

41.4%

4 bedrooms

41.4%

5 bedrooms

7.1%

6+ bedrooms

3.0%

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

Karakin Population Mobility

8.8%

moved in the last year

24.3%

moved in the last 5 years

5.6%

unemployment rate (Census)

41.3%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Karakin Indigenous Population

1.5%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

447

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Karakin Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis

Diabetes

Mental health

Heart disease

Stroke

Cancer

Lung condition

Asthma

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

Karakin Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

10.5%

$1-$149/wk

8.2%

$150-$299/wk

5.3%

$300-$399/wk

12.9%

$400-$499/wk

4.1%

$500-$649/wk

1.8%

$650-$799/wk

15.8%

$800-$999/wk

11.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

5.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

2.3%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

7.6%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.3%

$3,500+/wk

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Karakin Family Structure

Couple — no children

54.9%

Couple — children under 15

25.0%

Couple — no children under 15

20.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Karakin Military Service

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Previously served

2.5% 5

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Never served

97.5% 193

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Karakin Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

13.4% 27

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Did not provide

86.6% 174

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Karakin Children Ever Born

No children

22.1%

1 child

5.2%

2 children

48.1%

3 children

18.2%

4 children

6.5%

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

Karakin When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

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

Karakin Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

19.5%

5–14 hours

26.5%

15–29 hours

14.5%

30+ hours

19.5%

Did not do domestic work

20.0%

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

Karakin Household Size

1 person

27.8%

2 persons

50.0%

3 persons

9.3%

4 persons

4.6%

5 persons

8.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Karakin Where Residents Moved From

Same address

208

Moved from WA

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Karakin Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

60.9%

Step family — no other children

26.1%

Other couple — children only

13.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Karakin Rent Prices & Affordability

24%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $919/wk

Median Rent $220/wk

Rent-to-Income 23.9%

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

If you earn X in Karakin

Your weekly income

≈ $3,982/month

Median rent $220/wk

Left after rent $699/wk

Rent share 23.9%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Beverley (WA)

Income: $520/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $20/wk

Wagin

Income: $621/wk Rent: $195/wk Save: $25/wk

Katanning

Income: $698/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $20/wk

Rangeway

Income: $515/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $20/wk

Fitzroy Crossing

Income: $486/wk Rent: $100/wk Save: $120/wk

Karakin vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in WA

Eagle Bay

Pop: 120 Income: $1,545/wk Rent: $650/wk

Eighty Mile Beach

Pop: 120 Income: $938/wk

Marvel Loch

Pop: 120 Income: $1,481/wk Rent: $180/wk

Peak Hill (WA)

Pop: 121 Income: $916/wk Rent: $108/wk

Channybearup

Pop: 122 Income: $885/wk Rent: $310/wk

Beacon

Pop: 123 Income: $911/wk Rent: $155/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Karakin

What is the population of Karakin WA?

The population of Karakin WA is 239 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.7 people per km².Karakin is ranked #6,521 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Karakin?

The median personal income in Karakin WA is $599 per week, or $31,148 per year.The median household income is $919 per week.Family income is $971 per week.Karakin is ranked #7,096 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Karakin?

Median rent in Karakin WA is $220 per week ($953 per month).Rent represents 23.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.Karakin ranks #7,029 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Karakin?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Karakin WA is $1,488. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Karakin?

The median age in Karakin WA is 60 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Karakin a good suburb to live in?

Karakin is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 239.The median income is $599/wk, which is below the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (23.9% 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: 50722. All dollar figures in AUD.