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Karratha, Australia

Western Australia · Australia

Karratha is a small city in Western Australia, Australia with a population of 11,728. Elevation: 66 ft (20 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
11,728 Population 39/sq mi density
66 ft Elevation 20 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
8.3 in Annual Rain
Australia / Perth Timezone
$40,222 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$40,222 median income, 3.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$157,800 home value, $789/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population11,728
Median Age34.0 yrs
Density39/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$40,222
Per Capita$40,222
Unemployment3.8%

Housing

A
Home Value$157,800
Rent$789
Ownership66.0%
Housing Units4,691

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain8.3 in/yr
Sunny Days357/yr
Elevation66 ft (20 m)
Population11,728
Population Density39 / sq mi
Elevation66 ft (20 m)
Coordinates-20.7377°, 116.8463°
TimezoneAustralia/Perth
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceWestern Australia
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average83°F (28°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation8.3 inches (210 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$40,222
Median Age34.0 years

About Karratha

Karratha is a small city in Australia (Western Australia) with a population of 11,728. The city sits at an elevation of 66 feet (20 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 83°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 8.3 inches. The timezone is Australia/Perth.

Karratha has a population of 11,728 with a density of 39 people per square mile, spread across 297.8 square miles. The median age is 34.0 years, 13% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

11,728
Total Population
39
People / sq mi
34.0yrs
Median Age
13% below Australia avg
297.8mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Karratha vs Australia Average

The median household income in Karratha is $40,222, which is 46% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,222. The average weekly wage is $774, 46% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.8% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 1,114 business establishments.

Income: Karratha vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$40,222
46% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$40,222
Avg Weekly Wage$774

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.8%
6% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)1,114

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Karratha is $157,800, 44% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $789 (32% below the national average of $1,163). 66.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 4,691 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.9x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$157,800
44% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$789
32% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership66.0%
Owner-Occupied66.0%
Renter-Occupied34.0%
Housing Units4,691

Property Tax

Climate in Karratha

Karratha has an average annual temperature of 26.8°C (80°F). The hottest month is Jan (31.6°C), the coldest is Jul (20.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 313 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 31.6°C / 89°F 27.1° / 36.2° 63.3
Feb 31.5°C / 89°F 26.9° / 36.1° 81.2
Mar 31.3°C / 88°F 26.2° / 36.4° 56.8
Apr 28.9°C / 84°F 23.2° / 34.6° 15.2
May 24.2°C / 76°F 18.3° / 30.2° 28.5
Jun 20.9°C / 70°F 15.2° / 26.6° 38.3
Jul 20.3°C / 69°F 13.9° / 26.7° 10.6
Aug 21.4°C / 71°F 14.5° / 28.4° 1.7
Sep 24.2°C / 76°F 17.1° / 31.2° 1.1
Oct 27.6°C / 82°F 20.9° / 34.4° 0.1
Nov 29.2°C / 85°F 23.2° / 35.2° 2.0
Dec 30.8°C / 87°F 25.7° / 36° 14.6
Karratha has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 83°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 357 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 8.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 66 feet.

Temperature

83°F Jan (28°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average78.7°F
46% above Australia avg
January Average83°F (28°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days357 days/yr

Geography

Elevation66 ft (20 m)
Area297.8 sq mi (771.4 km²)
Population Density39/sq mi
Coordinates-20.7377°N, 116.8463°W
TimezoneAustralia/Perth

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 8.3"
78% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 2.83"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M3.7 on Mar 19, 2005.

Mar 19, 2005 127 km W of Dampier, Australia M3.7 143 km
Feb 4, 2003 31 km SSE of Wickham, Australia M3.5 46 km
Apr 9, 1991 117 km SSE of Wickham, Australia M3.5 128 km
May 12, 2004 100 km NNE of Dampier, Australia M3.3 107 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

40 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Narelle (2026).

Year Name Category Closest
2026 Narelle Category 4 197 km
2026 Mitchell Category 1 76 km
2025 Zelia Category 4 213 km
2025 Sean Category 1 262 km
2023 Ilsa Category 5 273 km
2020 Damien Category 2 16 km
2019 Veronica Category 4 87 km
2015 Olwyn Category 1 252 km
2014 Christine Category 3 48 km
2013 Rusty Category 3 285 km
2012 Heidi Category 1 206 km
2011 Bianca Category 1 167 km
2008 Nicholas Category 1 286 km
2007 Kara Category 3 232 km
2007 George Category 3 193 km
2006 Glenda Category 4 100 km
2004 Monty Category 3 125 km
2002 Chris Category 2 280 km
2000 John Category 4 63 km
2000 Steve Category 1 37 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 83°F (28°C) 1.7 in
February 90°F (32°C) 2.8 in Warmest, Wettest
March 89°F (32°C) 1.8 in
April 84°F (29°C) 0.9 in
May 76°F (24°C) 1.2 in
June 70°F (21°C) 1.5 in
July 68°F (20°C) 0.5 in Coldest
August 71°F (22°C) 0.3 in
September 76°F (24°C) 0.0 in
October 81°F (27°C) 0.0 in Driest
November 85°F (30°C) 0.0 in
December 89°F (32°C) 0.5 in

Karratha has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 68°F in July to 90°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 11.1 inches, with February being the wettest month (2.8") and October the driest (0.0").

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Colleges & Universities in Karratha

Institution Type Founded Website
North Regional TAFE College - Visit →

Schools in Karratha

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Saint Paul's Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Karratha

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Classic - MP3 128 kbps
FreoCast community radio MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Karratha

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Six Mile Railway Museum

Libraries in Karratha

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Karratha Public Library0.0

Hotels in Karratha

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ibis Styles Karratha
Karratha International Hotel

Restaurants in Karratha

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Luce Bar e Cibo

Clinics in Karratha

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Karratha Central Healthcare

Gas Stations in Karratha

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

EG Australia

Banks in Karratha

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bankwest
Commonwealth Bank

Shopping Malls in Karratha

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Karratha City Shopping Centre

Airports Near Karratha

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Karratha AirportKTAMedium Airport
Cape Preston Airport-Small Airport
Fortescue River Airport-Small Airport
Roebourne AirportRBUSmall Airport

Post Offices in Karratha

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Karratha Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Karratha

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Saint Paul's Catholic Church

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 Karratha

What is the population of Karratha?

Karratha has a population of 11,728 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 39 people per square mile, spread across 297.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 34.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Karratha expensive to live in?

The median household income is $40,222, 46% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $157,800 (44% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $789 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.9x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Karratha?

Karratha has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 83°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 357 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 8.3 inches.

How is the job market in Karratha?

Karratha has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.8%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $774. There are 1,114 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Karratha?

The median home value in Karratha is $157,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $789. The homeownership rate is 66.0%.

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