Karratha
WAKarratha is a growing suburb in WA with 98 residents.
- SAL code
- 50737
- SA2
- 510031272
- Population
- 98
- LGA
- Karratha
Karratha, WA had 98 residents at the 2021 Census, with the broader statistical area showing a 10.9% growth over the last five years. The predominant age group is 25-34 years, and the median age sits at 34. The median household income is $1,583 per week, and households with a mortgage repay around $0 a month. The largest tenure type is rented at 100.0%. Most dwellings are flats or apartments, making up 75.0% of the suburb's housing stock. The suburb has 1 park or reserve mapped within its boundary. Source: ABS Census 2021 and Estimated Resident Population, with amenity counts from state Open Data and OpenStreetMap.
Population
?98
Suburb · Census 2021
5-Year Growth
+10.9%
3yr: +7.6% · 10yr: +15.1%
SA2 · 5yr
Household Income
$1,583/wk
Suburb · Census 2021 median
Median Age
34
Suburb · Census 2021
Socio-Economic Index
?9/10
SA2 · least disadvantaged
Unemployment
?2.1%
SA4 · Q4 2025
Schools
7
5 primary, 2 secondary
Hospitals
?1
Within suburb
Childcare services
?4
3 long day, 3 OSHC
Parks & green space
?1
Parks, reserves
Transport stops
?2
GTFS stops
Dwelling approvals
?31
Karratha · Feb 2026
Median Weekly Rent
Based on rental bond lodgements recorded by the state government.
Median House Sale Price
state Valuer-General sale price data not yet loaded for WA
Safety & Crime
2025 Q4Reported incidents from WA police. Offence rates may not reflect all crime.
Population over time — Karratha (SA2)
ABS publishes annual estimates only at SA2; Karratha suburb alone is ~98 (Census 2021).
Growth at a Glance
Population grew from 10,559 to 19,659 over 24 years, averaging 2.6% per year.
Schools
7 in suburbGovernment school catchment
Catchment data is not yet available for WA.
Source when available: WA Department of Education — Public School Local-Intake Areas.
Profile
Census snapshot
Housing
Almost entirely apartments (75%), rental-heavy (100% renting), built for families (100% are 1 bed).
Dwelling mix
Tenure
Number of bedrooms
Bushfire & flood risk
Hazard data is not yet available for WA.
Source when available: WA DFES Bush Fire Prone Areas and DWER Floodplain Mapping.
Planning zones
Planning-zone data is not yet available for WA.
Source when available: Landgate / WA Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage.