Average rent in Karratha, WA — 2026

Karratha runs close to the Western Australia median rent of $337/week, with renters paying around $320/week (ABS Census 2021). What separates Karratha from the state norm is its renter density — 60% of households are renters, well above the typical owner-occupier mix. The suburb's dwelling stock is mixed: 79% separate houses and 6% flats or apartments, suggesting a transitional profile where higher-density development has filled in around an established residential base. Population is around 17,013, the median age is 32, and the most common occupation is Technicians and Trades Workers. 20% of residents were born overseas. At 1249km from Perth, Karratha typically sees more rental turnover than owner-heavy suburbs at the same price point — useful context if you're comparing applications across nearby areas.