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Karrakatta Postcode
Western Australia
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Karrakatta Compares
Karrakatta vs the WA average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Karrakatta | WA avg | AU avg | Greater Perth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $900 -WA | $1,891 | $1,836 | $1,962 |
| Rent/wk | $50 -WA | $355 | $390 | $378 |
| Median age | 33 | 43.0 | 45.0 | 40.0 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% -WA | 5.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the WA average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Karrakatta is a coastal suburb of Perth in Western Australia, with postcode 6010. It sits about 6 km from the Perth CBD, within the Nedlands local government area. The suburb footprint covers roughly 1.9 square kilometres.
According to the 2021 Census, Karrakatta has a population of 22 with a median age of 33. The median weekly household income is $900, below the WA average.
Housing in Karrakatta includes a median weekly rent of $50. Housing costs in the area sit below the WA average.
Karrakatta is part of the Cottesloe - Claremont statistical area in Western Australia.
Karrakatta Details
| Postcode | 6010 |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 22 |
| Median Age | 33 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $900/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $1,625/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $50 |
| Average Household Size | 2 persons |
| Area | 1.9 km² |
| Population Density | 12/km² |
| Australian Citizens | 13.6% |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| Latitude | -31.9652885 |
| Longitude | 115.8005084 |
| Distance from Perth | 6 km |
| Region (SA4) | Perth - Inner |
| Area (SA3) | Cottesloe - Claremont |
| Local Government | Nedlands |
| Federal Electorate | Curtin |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 0 (0.0%) |
| 15–24 years | 0 (0.0%) |
| 25–44 years | 13 (59.1%) |
| 45–64 years | 7 (31.8%) |
| 65+ years | 0 (0.0%) |
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 5 (22.7%) |
| Cancer | 3 (13.6%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.