Karrakup 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 Karrakup Compares
Karrakup vs the WA average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Karrakup | WA avg | AU avg | Greater Perth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,968 ≈WA | $1,891 | $1,836 | $1,962 |
| Rent/wk | $197 -WA | $355 | $390 | $378 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,059 ≈WA | $1,890 | $1,958 | $2,002 |
| Median age | 47 | 43.0 | 45.0 | 40.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 8/10 +WA | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 8.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 3.0% -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.
Postcode 6122 covers Karrakup, an inland suburb of Perth about 38 km from the city centre. It forms part of the Perth - South East region of Western Australia. Local government services are provided by Serpentine-Jarrahdale.
According to the 2021 Census, Karrakup has a population of 172 with a median age of 47. The median weekly household income is $1,968, close to the WA average. The unemployment rate is 3.0%, lower than the WA average. The Indigenous population is 4 (2.3% of residents).
Housing in Karrakup includes a median weekly rent of $197, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,059, with 63 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the WA average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 85.2% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Karrakup scores in decile 8 out of 10, which is above the national average.
Karrakup is part of the Serpentine - Jarrahdale statistical area in Western Australia.
Karrakup Details
| Postcode | 6122 |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 172 |
| Median Age | 47 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,968/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $744/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $197 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,059 |
| Average Household Size | 2.6 persons |
| Area | 82.9 km² |
| Population Density | 2/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 63 |
| Australian Citizens | 85.5% |
| Indigenous Population | 4 (2.3%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 8/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -32.2470163 |
| Longitude | 116.0560393 |
| Distance from Perth | 38 km |
| Region (SA4) | Perth - South East |
| Area (SA3) | Serpentine - Jarrahdale |
| Local Government | Serpentine-Jarrahdale |
| Federal Electorate | Canning |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 26 (15.1%) |
| 15–24 years | 22 (12.8%) |
| 25–44 years | 31 (18.0%) |
| 45–64 years | 63 (36.6%) |
| 65+ years | 30 (17.4%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 8 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Heart Disease | 9 (5.2%) |
| Arthritis | 7 (4.1%) |
| Asthma | 7 (4.1%) |
| Cancer | 6 (3.5%) |
| Diabetes | 5 (2.9%) |
| Lung Condition | 3 (1.7%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 8 (14.3%) |
| 2 vehicles | 18 (32.1%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 30 (53.6%) |
Suburbs Near Karrakup
Same Postcode (6122)
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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.