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Karlkurla WA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Karlkurla WA is 270 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Karlkurla is $1,692 per week ($87,984 per year). Median rent in Karlkurla is $301 per week ($1,304 per month). Karlkurla has a median age of 33 years, younger than the national median of 38. Karlkurla has a population density of 6.6 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Karlkurla is England. The most common religion is No religion (41.5% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Urdu. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Karlkurla is $2,167.

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Karlkurla Population

270

residents (Census 2021)

Karlkurla Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$1,692/wk

$87,984 per year

#51 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$301/wk

$1,304 per month

#4523 of 14,663

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Median Age

33years

5 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$2,167/mo

Avg household size: 3.1 · 0.8 per bedroom

Karlkurla Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.9% (136) Female 49.1% (131)

Population Density

6.6

people per km²

270 people · 40.9 km²

Households

3.1

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$3,299

Family income/wk

Karlkurla 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

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Karlkurla Home Ownership

Of owner-occupied homes in Karlkurla, 9.8% are owned outright and 90.2% have a mortgage.

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Owned outright

9.8%

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Owned with mortgage

90.2%

Rented homes are not included in this breakdown.

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

Most common overseas birthplaces

England

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

Karlkurla Religion

No religion

41.5%

Catholic

22.6%

Christian (other)

7.8%

Hinduism

4.8%

Lattr day Snts

4.1%

Anglican

3.0%

Islam

3.0%

Not stated

2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Karlkurla Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

75.0%

Year 10 or equivalent

15.7%

Year 11 or equivalent

9.3%

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

Urdu
Persian

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

Karlkurla Employment

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Employed full-time

62.9% 107 people

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Employed part-time

14.1% 24 people

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Unemployed

1.8% 3 people

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Not in labour force

21.2% 36 people

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

Karlkurla Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

35.1%

Certificate III/IV

29.8%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

20.6%

Postgraduate Degree

9.2%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

5.3%

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

Karlkurla Occupation

Professionals

35.0%

Technicians & Trade Workers

19.2%

Managers

18.3%

Community & Personal Service

14.2%

Clerical & Administrative

5.8%

Sales Workers

2.5%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

2.5%

Labourers

2.5%

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

Karlkurla Field of Study

Engineering

28.7%

Education

18.9%

Society & Culture

13.1%

Health

11.5%

Management & Commerce

11.5%

Architecture & Building

7.4%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

4.9%

Natural & Physical Sciences

4.1%

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

Karlkurla Dwelling Types

Separate house

69.0%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

31.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Karlkurla Weekly Household Income

$800-$999/wk

3.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.8%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

25.3%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

12.7%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

15.2%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

8.9%

$4,000+/wk

30.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Karlkurla Marital Status

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Married

58.3% 109

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Separated

2.1% 4

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Divorced

7.0% 13

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Never married

32.6% 61

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Karlkurla Ancestry

English

38.1%

Australian

32.6%

Scottish

12.6%

Irish

11.9%

Australian Aboriginal

5.9%

South African

3.7%

Dutch

3.3%

New Zealander

3.0%

German

1.9%

Croatian

1.5%

Italian

1.5%

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

Karlkurla School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

45.7%

Pre-school

18.6%

Secondary — Catholic

17.1%

Secondary — Government

10.0%

Primary — Catholic

4.3%

Vocational Education

4.3%

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

Karlkurla Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

2.3%

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No need for assistance

97.7%

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

Karlkurla Volunteering

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Volunteer

20.8% 37

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Not a volunteer

79.2% 141

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Karlkurla Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,800-$2,399/mo

58.3%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

29.2%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

12.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Karlkurla How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

79.6%

Did not go to work

17.5%

Car (passenger)

2.9%

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

Karlkurla Car Ownership

1 vehicle

18.3%

2 vehicles

64.6%

3 vehicles

12.2%

4+ vehicles

4.9%

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

Karlkurla Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms

14.0%

4 bedrooms

70.9%

5 bedrooms

15.1%

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

Karlkurla Population Mobility

23.2%

moved in the last year

71.9%

moved in the last 5 years

2.0%

unemployment rate (Census)

80.9%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Karlkurla Indigenous Population

4.1%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Karlkurla Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Arthritis

Diabetes

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

Karlkurla Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

16.2%

$1-$149/wk

6.1%

$150-$299/wk

1.7%

$650-$799/wk

2.2%

$800-$999/wk

6.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

5.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

4.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

8.4%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

26.3%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

11.7%

$3,500+/wk

6.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Karlkurla Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

65.8%

Couple — no children

15.4%

Couple — no children under 15

12.7%

One parent — children under 15

4.8%

One parent — no children under 15

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Karlkurla Military Service

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Previously served

1.7% 3

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Never served

98.3% 175

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Karlkurla Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

6.2% 11

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Did not provide

93.8% 166

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Karlkurla Children Ever Born

No children

37.0%

1 child

20.5%

2 children

27.4%

3 children

15.1%

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

Karlkurla When Migrants Arrived

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2018

2019

2020

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

Karlkurla Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

26.0%

5–14 hours

32.2%

15–29 hours

10.2%

30+ hours

7.9%

Did not do domestic work

23.7%

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

Karlkurla Household Size

1 person

14.3%

2 persons

28.6%

3 persons

20.2%

4 persons

14.3%

5 persons

19.0%

6+ persons

3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Karlkurla Where Residents Moved From

Same address

199

Moved from WA

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from NSW

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

Karlkurla Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

92.0%

Step family — no other children

8.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Karlkurla Schools

schools nearby

government

978

avg ICSEA score

343

total students

Hannans Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 343 students

978

ICSEA

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

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Karlkurla Rent Prices & Affordability

10%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $3,075/wk

Median Rent $301/wk

Rent-to-Income 9.8%

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

If you earn X in Karlkurla

Your weekly income

≈ $13,325/month

Median rent $301/wk

Left after rent $2,774/wk

Rent share 9.8%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Newman

Income: $1,774/wk Rent: $110/wk Save: $191/wk

Hannans

Income: $1,434/wk Rent: $300/wk Save: $1/wk

Tom Price

Income: $1,741/wk Rent: $48/wk Save: $253/wk

Port Hedland

Income: $1,859/wk Rent: $210/wk Save: $91/wk

South Hedland

Income: $1,415/wk Rent: $240/wk Save: $61/wk

Paraburdoo

Income: $1,959/wk Rent: $30/wk Save: $271/wk

Wickham (WA)

Income: $1,674/wk Rent: $115/wk Save: $186/wk

Nickol

Income: $1,662/wk Rent: $240/wk Save: $61/wk

Karlkurla vs the typical WA suburb

The median personal income in Karlkurla is $1,692 a week, 110% above the typical WA suburb ($806). That ranks 15th of 701 WA suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $301 a week, $19 less than the typical WA suburb. Rent takes 9.8% of the median household income here, against 18.6% in the typical WA suburb. The median resident is 33, 8 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	Karlkurla	Typical WA	Typical Australia
Personal income	$1,692/wk	$806/wk	$766/wk
Household income	$3,075/wk	$1,722/wk	$1,637/wk
Rent	$301/wk	$320/wk	$330/wk
Mortgage repayment	$2,167/mo	$1,759/mo	$1,733/mo
Median age	33	41	42
Rent share of household income	9.8%	18.6%	20.3%

Suburbs near Karlkurla

The closest suburb to Karlkurla is West Lamington, 2.4 km away.

West Lamington

2.4 km away · income $1,308/wk · rent $350/wk

Hannans

3.2 km away · income $1,434/wk · rent $300/wk

Lamington (WA)

3.2 km away · income $1,430/wk · rent $370/wk

Piccadilly (WA)

3.4 km away · income $1,314/wk · rent $320/wk

Somerville (WA)

3.9 km away · income $1,431/wk · rent $330/wk

Kalgoorlie

4.1 km away · income $1,175/wk · rent $300/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Karlkurla

What is the population of Karlkurla WA?

The population of Karlkurla WA is 270 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 6.6 people per km².Karlkurla is ranked #6,245 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Karlkurla?

The median personal income in Karlkurla WA is $1,692 per week, or $87,984 per year.The median household income is $3,075 per week.Family income is $3,299 per week.Karlkurla is ranked #51 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Karlkurla?

Median rent in Karlkurla WA is $301 per week ($1,304 per month).Rent represents 9.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.Karlkurla ranks #4,523 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Karlkurla?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Karlkurla WA is $2,167. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Karlkurla?

The median age in Karlkurla WA is 33 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Karlkurla a good suburb to live in?

Karlkurla is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 270.The median income is $1,692/wk, which is above the typical WA suburb ($806/wk).Rent affordability is rated as affordable (9.8% 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: 50728. All dollar figures in AUD.