Karrakatta WA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Karrakatta WA is 22 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Karrakatta is $1,625 per week ($84,500 per year). Median rent in Karrakatta is $50 per week ($217 per month). Karrakatta has a median age of 33 years, younger than the national median of 38. Karrakatta has a population density of 11.7 people per km².

The most common religion is Not stated (82% of residents).

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Karrakatta Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Karrakatta Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$1,625/wk
$84,500 per year
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Median Rent
$50/wk
$217 per month
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Median Age
33years
5 years younger than national median
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Mortgage
$0/mo
Avg household size: 2 · 1 per bedroom

Karrakatta Demographics

Gender Split

Male 84.0% (21) Female 16.0% (4)

Population Density

11.7
people per km²
22 people · 1.9 km²

Households

2
Avg household size
1
Persons per bedroom
$0
Family income/wk

Karrakatta Age Distribution

25-29
55-59
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Karrakatta Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Karrakatta Religion

Not stated
81.8%
Catholic
18.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Karrakatta Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
100.0%

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

Karrakatta Employment

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Employed full-time
100.0% 3 people

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

Karrakatta Marital Status

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Separated
30.8% 8
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Never married
69.2% 18

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Karrakatta Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 8

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

Karrakatta Volunteering

Not a volunteer
100.0% 3

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Karrakatta Population Mobility

100.0%
moved in the last 5 years
13.0%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Karrakatta Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
8
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Karrakatta Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
5
Cancer
3

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

Karrakatta Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$2,000-$2,999/wk
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Karrakatta Military Service

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Current ADF — Regular
100.0% 3

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Karrakatta Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
62.5% 5
Did not provide
37.5% 3

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Karrakatta Unpaid Domestic Work

5–14 hours
100.0%

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

Karrakatta Schools

25
schools nearby
14
government
1151
avg ICSEA score
14,003
total students
Christ Church Grammar School Independent
Combined · PP-12 · 1,697 students
1193
ICSEA
Methodist Ladies' College Independent
Combined · PP-12 · 1,035 students
1190
ICSEA
John XXIII College Catholic
Combined · PP-12 · 1,492 students
1186
ICSEA
Dalkeith Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 330 students
1183
ICSEA
Quintilian School Independent
Primary · PP-6 · 160 students
1182
ICSEA
Nedlands Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 473 students
1180
ICSEA
Rosalie Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 470 students
1178
ICSEA
Hollywood Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 358 students
1174
ICSEA
Floreat Park Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 571 students
1173
ICSEA
St Thomas' Primary School Catholic
Primary · PP-6 · 176 students
1169
ICSEA
Subiaco Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 706 students
1169
ICSEA
Jolimont Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 421 students
1164
ICSEA
Shenton College Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 2,757 students
1160
ICSEA
Freshwater Bay Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 398 students
1154
ICSEA
Swanbourne Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 465 students
1149
ICSEA

Showing 15 of 25 schools

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

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Karrakatta Rent Prices & Affordability

6%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $900/wk
Median Rent $50/wk
Rent-to-Income 5.6%

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

If you earn X in Karrakatta

≈ $3,900/month
Median rent $50/wk
Left after rent $850/wk
Rent share 5.6%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Karrakatta vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Karrakatta

What is the population of Karrakatta WA?

The population of Karrakatta WA is 22 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 11.7 people per km².

What is the median income in Karrakatta?

The median personal income in Karrakatta WA is $1,625 per week, or $84,500 per year.The median household income is $900 per week.

How much is rent in Karrakatta?

Median rent in Karrakatta WA is $50 per week ($217 per month).Rent represents 5.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What is the median age in Karrakatta?

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

Is Karrakatta a good suburb to live in?

Karrakatta is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 22.The median income is $1,625/wk, which is above the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (5.6% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 50733. All dollar figures in AUD.