Western Australia · Postcode 6714
Karratha postcode and suburb data
Western Australia · Phone area code 08 · 1251 km from Perth
Suburb snapshot
Karratha at a glance vs WA
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against WA
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Where Karratha ranks: SEIFA decile 9 puts it in the top 20% of Australia for socio-economic advantage.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Karratha vs the WA average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Karratha | WA avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,583 -WA | $1,891 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $280 -WA | $355 | $390 |
| Median age | 34 | 43.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 9/10 +WA | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% -WA | 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.
Karratha is a very remote community in Western Australia, with postcode 6714. It lies roughly 1251 km from Perth, classified by the ABS as very remote Australia. The area is administered by Karratha.
According to the 2021 Census, Karratha has a population of 98 with a median age of 34. The median weekly household income is $1,583, below the WA average. The Indigenous population is 4 (4.1% of residents).
Housing in Karratha includes a median weekly rent of $280, 41 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the WA average. Rental properties account for 100.0% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Karratha scores in decile 9 out of 10, which is well above the national average.
There are 7 schools in the Karratha area, including Karratha Senior High School, Tambrey Primary School, St Luke's College and others.
Karratha is part of the West Pilbara statistical area in Western Australia.
Karratha details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 6714 |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 98 |
| Median Age | 34 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,583/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $1,190/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $280 |
| Average Household Size | 1.5 persons |
| Area | 0.5 km² |
| Population Density | 201/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 41 |
| Australian Citizens | 55.1% |
| Indigenous Population | 4 (4.1%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 9/10 (well above average) |
| Latitude | -20.7337105 |
| Longitude | 116.8447425 |
| Distance from Perth | 1251 km |
| Region (SA4) | Western Australia - Outback (North) |
| Area (SA3) | West Pilbara |
| Local Government | Karratha |
| Federal Electorate | Durack |
| State Electorate | Pilbara (Mining and Pastoral) |
| Time Zone | AWST (UTC+8), Australia/Perth (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 0 (0.0%) |
| 15–24 years | 20 (20.4%) |
| 25–44 years | 47 (48.0%) |
| 45–64 years | 28 (28.6%) |
| 65+ years | 3 (3.1%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 4 (4.1%) |
| Asthma | 3 (3.1%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 3 (7.7%) |
| 1 vehicle | 27 (69.2%) |
| 2 vehicles | 9 (23.1%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 0 (0.0%) |
Schools in Karratha
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Karratha. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Karratha
Same Postcode (6714)
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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.