Karratha WA

Postcode 6714 · Karratha LGA

Karratha is a quiet locality in Western Australia within the Karratha local government area (postcode 6714). With a population of 98, the suburb has a mix of young professionals and families with a median age of 34. Households earn a median income of $82K per year, with an average household size of 1.5 people. The most common occupations are professionals, managers, sales. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Scottish.

The median house price in Karratha is $530,000, having risen modestly 1% over the past year. Units have a median price of $400,000 (+17.6% YoY). The current median weekly rent is $610. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 6.0%.

Karratha is served by 7 schools, including 5 primary, 2 secondary. The average ICSEA score is 945, which is below the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 2 bus stops.

From an investment perspective, Karratha offers a gross rental yield of 6.0%, rated as high yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($530K/$951K), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 6.4x is considered moderate. House prices have moved +1.0% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield6.0% High Yield
Price vs State$530K/$951K Below Median
Affordability6.4x Moderate
Price Momentum+1.0% Stable
INCOME (ATO 2022-23)
Median Income$93,705
Mean Income$106,120
Earners12,206
YoY Change+6.9%
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage9/10
Education8/10
Economic1/10
Disadvantage9/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$530K
1% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$400K
17.6% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$280
POPULATION
98
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age34
Household Size1.5
HH Income /wk$1,583
Personal Income /wk$1190
Mortgage /mth
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops2
SCHOOLS (7)
Avg ICSEA945
Total Students3,672
Government5
Catholic2
Karratha Senior High SchoolSecondary · Government · ICSEA 918
Tambrey Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 930
St Luke's CollegeSecondary · Catholic · ICSEA 1010
St Paul's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1019
Millars Well Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 925
Data: 2024