Karratha, Australia

Full City Profile

3.8 /5.0

B+ Good

11,728 Population 39/sq mi density

66 ft Elevation 20 meters

79°F Avg Temperature 26°C

B+

Overall

3.8 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

3.2 / 5.0

$40,222 median income, 3.8% unemployment

Affordability

4.5 / 5.0

$157,800 home value, $789/mo rent

Karratha, Australia

At a Glance

Median Income

$40,222

46% below

$40,222 per capita

Home Value

$157,800

44% below

Median Rent

$789/mo

32% below

Unemployment

3.8%

6% above

Avg Temperature

79°F

357 sunny days/yr

Is Karratha a Good Place to Live?

B+

3.8 / 5.0 - Good

Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Karratha residents earn a median household income of $40,222 , which is 46% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,222. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 1,114 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Karratha is $157,800 , 44% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $789/month.

Climate & Weather

Karratha has an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 83°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 357 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 8.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population11,728

Median Age34.0 yrs

Density39/mi²

Foreign Born38.8%

Economy

Median Income$40,222

Per Capita$40,222

Unemployment3.8%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$774

Housing

Home Value$157,800

Rent$789

Ownership66.0%

Housing Units4,691

Climate

Avg Temp79°F

Sunny Days357/yr

Rain8.3 in/yr

Elevation66 ft

Did You Know?

38.8% of residents are foreign-born.