Western Australia · Suburb Profile

Karratha WA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Karratha WA is 98 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Karratha is $1,190 per week ($61,880 per year). Median rent in Karratha is $280 per week ($1,213 per month). Karratha has a median age of 34 years, younger than the national median of 38. Karratha has a population density of 200.9 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (48% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Vietnamese.

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Karratha Population

residents (Census 2021)

Karratha Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$1,190/wk

$61,880 per year

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Median Rent

$280/wk

$1,213 per month

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Median Age

34years

4 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$0/mo

Avg household size: 1.5 · 1.3 per bedroom

Karratha Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.4% (55) Female 46.6% (48)

Population Density

200.9

people per km²

98 people · 0.5 km²

Households

1.5

Avg household size

1.3

Persons per bedroom

$2,250

Family income/wk

Karratha Age Distribution

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Karratha Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Karratha Religion

No Religion

47.7%

Not stated

14.8%

Catholic

13.6%

Buddhism

9.1%

Christian (other)

5.7%

Islam

5.7%

Hinduism

3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Karratha Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

76.7%

Year 11 or equivalent

13.7%

Year 10 or equivalent

9.6%

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

Karratha Languages Spoken at Home

Vietnamese

40.0%

Mandarin

30.0%

IAL Nepali

30.0%

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

Karratha Employment

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Employed full-time

71.4% 55 people

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Employed part-time

10.4% 8 people

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Not in labour force

18.2% 14 people

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

Karratha Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

44.3%

Bachelor Degree

32.8%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

18.0%

Postgraduate Degree

4.9%

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

Karratha Occupation

Professionals

26.4%

Technicians & Trade Workers

20.8%

Sales Workers

20.8%

Managers

15.1%

Community & Personal Service

11.3%

Labourers

5.7%

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

Karratha Field of Study

Management & Commerce

27.9%

Engineering

18.6%

Health

16.3%

Society & Culture

16.3%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

11.6%

Education

9.3%

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

Karratha Dwelling Types

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

57.1%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

42.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Karratha Weekly Household Income

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

25.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

11.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

13.9%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

11.1%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

19.4%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

8.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Karratha Marital Status

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Married

31.5% 29

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Divorced

3.3% 3

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Never married

65.2% 60

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Karratha Ancestry

English

19.6%

Australian

18.6%

Other

18.6%

Chinese

8.8%

Scottish

8.8%

Irish

7.8%

Indian

4.9%

Aboriginal Australianralian

3.9%

German

2.9%

Maori

2.9%

Vietnamese

2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Karratha School & University Attendance

Vocational Education

100.0%

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

Karratha Need for Assistance

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No need for assistance

100.0% 166

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

Karratha Volunteering

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Volunteer

3.7% 3

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Not a volunteer

96.3% 78

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Karratha How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

53.4%

Walked only

34.5%

Other

6.9%

Car (passenger)

5.2%

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

Karratha Car Ownership

0 vehicles

7.7%

1 vehicle

69.2%

2 vehicles

23.1%

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

Karratha Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

100.0%

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

Karratha Population Mobility

43.4%

moved in the last year

82.1%

moved in the last 5 years

1.4%

unemployment rate (Census)

74.0%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Karratha Indigenous Population

4.3%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

155

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Karratha Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

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

Karratha Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

8.3%

$650-$799/wk

13.3%

$800-$999/wk

6.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

25.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

13.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

11.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.0%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

16.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Karratha Family Structure

Couple — no children

91.9%

Couple — children under 15

8.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Karratha Military Service

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Previously served

4.9% 4

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Never served

95.1% 77

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Karratha Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

6.9% 6

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Did not provide

93.1% 81

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Karratha Children Ever Born

No children

88.0%

3 children

12.0%

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

Karratha When Migrants Arrived

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2019

2020

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

Karratha Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

31.2%

5–14 hours

29.9%

15–29 hours

11.7%

Did not do domestic work

27.3%

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

Karratha Household Size

1 person

55.3%

2 persons

31.9%

3 persons

12.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Karratha Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from WA

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from NSW

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

Karratha Schools

schools nearby

government

947

avg ICSEA score

2,989

total students

St Paul's Primary School Catholic

Primary · PP-6 · 339 students

1019

ICSEA

St Luke's College Catholic

Secondary · 7-12 · 594 students

1010

ICSEA

Millars Well Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 301 students

925

ICSEA

Karratha Senior High School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 1,253 students

918

ICSEA

Karratha Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 268 students

912

ICSEA

Pegs Creek Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 234 students

899

ICSEA

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

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Karratha Rent Prices & Affordability

18%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,583/wk

Median Rent $280/wk

Rent-to-Income 17.7%

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

If you earn X in Karratha

Your weekly income

≈ $6,860/month

Median rent $280/wk

Left after rent $1,303/wk

Rent share 17.7%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Kununurra

Income: $1,153/wk Rent: $266/wk Save: $14/wk

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Income: $1,012/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $80/wk

South Hedland

Income: $1,415/wk Rent: $240/wk Save: $40/wk

Karratha vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in WA

Carrolup

Pop: 49 Income: $1,149/wk

Coblinine

Pop: 49 Income: $695/wk

Collins

Pop: 49 Income: $675/wk

Exmouth Gulf

Pop: 49 Income: $949/wk Rent: $210/wk

Gillingarra

Pop: 49 Income: $1,458/wk Rent: $192/wk

Jilakin

Pop: 49 Income: $1,550/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Karratha

What is the population of Karratha WA?

The population of Karratha WA is 98 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 200.9 people per km².

What is the median income in Karratha?

The median personal income in Karratha WA is $1,190 per week, or $61,880 per year.The median household income is $1,583 per week.Family income is $2,250 per week.

How much is rent in Karratha?

Median rent in Karratha WA is $280 per week ($1,213 per month).Rent represents 17.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What is the median age in Karratha?

The median age in Karratha WA is 34 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Karratha a good suburb to live in?

Karratha is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 98.The median income is $1,190/wk, which is above the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.7% 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: 50737. All dollar figures in AUD.