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Karratha
WAKarratha is a growing suburb in WA with 19,659 residents.
- SA2 code
- 510031272
- State
- WA
Population
19,659
Estimated 2025
5-Year Growth
+10.9%
3yr: +7.6% · 10yr: +15.1%
5-year growth
Median Rent
$320/wk
Census 2021
Median Income
$3,194/wk
Household, Census 2021
Population over time — Karratha (SA2)
ABS publishes annual estimates only at SA2 level, not at suburb level.
Growth at a Glance
3yr: +7.6%5yr: +10.9%10yr: +15.1%Total: +86.2%
Population grew from 10,559 to 19,659 over 24 years, averaging 2.6% per year.
Profile
Census snapshot
Housing
Public housing 8.3%Almost entirely detached houses (82.7%), rental-heavy (65.5% renting), built for families (43% are 4 bed).
Dwelling mix
Houses 83%
4,015 houses676 townhouses161 apartments
Tenure
Mortgage 28%
Renting 66%
Number of bedrooms
1 bed
275 (5.6%)
2 bed
540 (10.9%)
3 bed
1,790 (36.2%)
4 bed
2,126 (43.0%)
5 bed
182 (3.7%)
6+ bed
29 (0.6%)