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Carnarvon
WACarnarvon is a growing suburb in WA with 5,306 residents.
- SA2 code
- 511021276
- State
- WA
Population
5,306
Estimated 2025
5-Year Growth
+3.7%
3yr: +2.9% · 10yr: -2.6%
5-year growth
Median Rent
$215/wk
Census 2021
Median Income
$1,416/wk
Household, Census 2021
Population over time — Carnarvon (SA2)
ABS publishes annual estimates only at SA2 level, not at suburb level.
Growth at a Glance
3yr: +2.9%5yr: +3.7%10yr: -2.6%Total: -14.8%
Population grew from 6,231 to 5,306 over 24 years, averaging -0.7% per year.
Profile
Census snapshot
Housing
Public housing 11.6%Almost entirely detached houses (83.5%), mixed tenure (56% own or mortgage), built for families (48% are 3 bed).
Dwelling mix
Houses 84%
1,303 houses212 townhouses46 apartments
Tenure
Owned 32%
Mortgage 24%
Renting 44%
Number of bedrooms
1 bed
149 (9.3%)
2 bed
274 (17.2%)
3 bed
764 (47.9%)
4 bed
347 (21.7%)
5 bed
42 (2.6%)
6+ bed
20 (1.3%)