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Kalbarri, Australia

Western Australia · Australia

Kalbarri is a small town in Western Australia, Australia with a population of 2,602. Elevation: 43 ft (13 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,602 Population 47/sq mi density
43 ft Elevation 13 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
15.0 in Annual Rain
Australia / Perth Timezone
$21,632 Median Income
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Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$21,632 median income, 3.5% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.9 / 5.0
$145,400 home value, $727/mo rent

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About Kalbarri

Kalbarri

Kalbarri is a coastal town in the Mid West region located 592 km (368 mi) north of Perth, Western Australia. The town is located at the mouth of the Murchison River, which has an elevation of 6 metres (20 ft). It is connected by public transport to Perth via Transwa coach services N1 and N2.

People

Population2,602
Median Age53.0 yrs
Density47/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$21,632
Per Capita$21,632
Unemployment3.5%

Housing

C+
Home Value$145,400
Rent$727
Ownership71.3%
Housing Units1,041

Climate

Avg Temp70°F (21°C)
Rain15.0 in/yr
Sunny Days309/yr
Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Population2,602
Population Density47 / sq mi
Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Coordinates-27.7105°, 114.1651°
TimezoneAustralia/Perth
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceWestern Australia
Average Temperature70°F (21°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation15.0 inches (382 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$21,632
Median Age53.0 years

About Kalbarri

Kalbarri is a small town in Australia (Western Australia) with a population of 2,602. The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet (13 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 70°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 15.0 inches. The timezone is Australia/Perth.

Kalbarri has a population of 2,602 with a density of 47 people per square mile, spread across 54.9 square miles. The median age is 53.0 years, 36% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

2,602
Total Population
47
People / sq mi
53.0yrs
Median Age
36% above Australia avg
54.9mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Kalbarri vs Australia Average

The median household income in Kalbarri is $21,632, which is 71% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,632 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $416, 71% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.5% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 247 business establishments.

Income: Kalbarri vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$21,632
71% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$21,632
Avg Weekly Wage$416

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.5%
3% below Australia avg
Establishments (County)247

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Kalbarri is $145,400, 48% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $727 (37% below the national average of $1,163). 71.3% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 1,041 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.7x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$145,400
48% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$727
37% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership71.3%
Owner-Occupied71.3%
Renter-Occupied28.7%
Housing Units1,041

Property Tax

Climate in Kalbarri

Kalbarri has an average annual temperature of 21.4°C (71°F). The hottest month is Feb (27.5°C), the coldest is Jul (16.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 312 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 26.6°C / 80°F 19.8° / 33.3° 4.1
Feb 27.5°C / 82°F 20.8° / 34.2° 8.4
Mar 26°C / 79°F 19.5° / 32.5° 8.0
Apr 23.2°C / 74°F 16.6° / 29.9° 17.6
May 19.8°C / 68°F 13.3° / 26.4° 48.1
Jun 17.2°C / 63°F 11.2° / 23.3° 65.5
Jul 16.2°C / 61°F 9.9° / 22.4° 67.7
Aug 16.5°C / 62°F 10° / 23° 46.5
Sep 17.6°C / 64°F 10.9° / 24.3° 23.7
Oct 19.8°C / 68°F 13° / 26.5° 11.5
Nov 22°C / 72°F 15.3° / 28.7° 7.1
Dec 24.8°C / 77°F 18.1° / 31.4° 3.8
Kalbarri enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 309 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 15.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average69.5°F
29% above Australia avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days309 days/yr

Geography

Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Area54.9 sq mi (142.3 km²)
Population Density47/sq mi
Coordinates-27.7105°N, 114.1651°W
TimezoneAustralia/Perth

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.0"
60% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.39"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M3.4 on Sep 4, 2001.

Jul 8, 1997 77 km WNW of Drummond Cove, Australia M4.3 83 km
Mar 17, 1991 41 km SSW of Kalbarri, Australia M3.8 42 km
Sep 4, 2001 105 km ENE of Kalbarri, Australia M3.4 106 km
Apr 29, 2001 45 km WNW of Kalbarri, Australia M3.3 46 km
Jan 12, 2001 97 km WSW of Kalbarri, Australia M2.5 98 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

3 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Narelle (2026).

Year Name Category Closest
2026 Narelle Category 1 257 km
2021 Seroja Category 1 70 km
2015 Olwyn Category 1 181 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 0.2 in
February 81°F (27°C) 0.4 in Warmest
March 78°F (26°C) 0.6 in
April 72°F (22°C) 0.8 in
May 67°F (19°C) 2.6 in
June 62°F (17°C) 3.4 in Wettest
July 59°F (15°C) 3.0 in Coldest
August 60°F (16°C) 2.1 in
September 63°F (17°C) 1.0 in
October 67°F (19°C) 0.6 in
November 71°F (22°C) 0.3 in
December 76°F (24°C) 0.1 in Driest

Kalbarri has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 59°F in July to 81°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 15.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.4") and December the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Kalbarri

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Kalbarri District High School — — — —
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Radio Stations near Kalbarri

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Libraries in Kalbarri

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Kalbarri Library0.0

Restaurants in Kalbarri

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Finlay's
The Grace of Kalbarri
Upstairs Resteraunt

Cafes in Kalbarri

5 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bean Drifting
Little Leaf Kalbarri
Red Bluff
The Gorges Cafe
The Pickled Pelican

Zoos in Kalbarri

1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Rainbow Jungle Birdpark (closed)

Gas Stations in Kalbarri

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BP
Geraldton Fuel
IGA Petrol

Golf Courses in Kalbarri

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kalbarri Golf Club

Airports Near Kalbarri

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Abrolhos East Wallabi Island Airport—Small Airport
Abrolhos North Island—Small Airport
Kalbarri AirportKAXSmall Airport
Lynton Airfield—Small Airport
Northampton Airport—Small Airport

Post Offices in Kalbarri

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Australia Post

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Shipwrecks
1
Documented shipwreck sites from historical maritime records
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Perth

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kalbarri

What is the population of Kalbarri?

Kalbarri has a population of 2,602 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 47 people per square mile, spread across 54.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 53.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Kalbarri expensive to live in?

The median household income is $21,632, 71% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $145,400 (48% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $727 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.7x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Kalbarri?

Kalbarri enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. The area receives 309 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 15.0 inches.

How is the job market in Kalbarri?

Kalbarri has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.5%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $416. There are 247 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Kalbarri?

The median home value in Kalbarri is $145,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $727. The homeownership rate is 71.3%.

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