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Property Investment in Karratha, WA

27 suburbs in Karratha council area · Population ~25,429 · 9,815 dwellings · 15,237 km²

Karratha Council Average R-Score 76 / 100 — top suburb in Karratha scores 97/100

Market conditions here are running warmer than most

Most of the demand and supply indicators we track are sitting above the national midpoint this month.

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Figures reflect Ripehouse Advisory’s monthly 27-indicator suburb bake (Sept 2026). General information only — not personal financial advice.

Top suburb in Karratha97

Highest R-Score out of 27 suburbs in Karratha

Karratha council average76

Across 11 scored suburbs in Karratha

Suburb medians in Karratha range from $80,000 to $1,150,077.

3-year population movement: +6.7%. Annual new dwelling approvals: 3.5% of stock (~282 dwellings). Tracked infrastructure pipeline: $21.3B. Key employment sectors: Mining (29%), Construction (10%), Transport, Postal and Warehousing (7%), Education and Training (6%).

Typical suburb median price$730,000

Across 27 suburbs in Karratha (Sept 2026) · ~127 days on market.

Gross rental yield & rent9.3%

Median asking rent ~$1400/wk · Vacancy 1.1%.

Top suburb R-Score in Karratha97/100

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Karratha (WA) FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions: Property Investment in Karratha

Key facts and market data from the Sept 2026 Ripehouse Advisory research bake for Karratha (Western Australia).

Is Karratha (WA) a good council area for property investment in 2026?

As of Sept 2026, Karratha (Western Australia) has an average Ripehouse R-Score of 76/100 across 27 suburbs, with its strongest suburb scoring 97/100. Across Karratha, the typical suburb median price is $730,000, median weekly rent is $1400/wk, gross rental yield is 9.3%, and vacancy sits at 1.1%.

Which suburbs in Karratha have the highest R-Score right now?

In the Sept 2026 Ripehouse research bake, the highest-scoring suburbs in Karratha (WA) are Wickham (97/100, median $360,000), Dampier (86/100, median $850,000), Millars Well (81/100, median $762,000), Baynton (79/100, median $850,000), Bulgarra (77/100, median $730,000). Each suburb is evaluated monthly across 27 demand, supply, momentum, and yield indicators.

What is the median house price, rent and rental yield in Karratha?

Across Karratha (WA), the median suburb property price is $730,000, median asking rent is $1400/wk, and median gross yield is 9.3%, with homes averaging 127 days on market. The highest-yielding suburbs in Karratha include Baynton (11.6%), Millars Well (10.2%), Wickham (10.1%).

What are the demographics and size of the Karratha council area?

Karratha is a Local Government Area in Western Australia with an ABS estimated resident population of 25,429, approximately 9,815 dwellings, covering 15,237 sq km.

What are the best streets in Karratha (WA)?

Every street across all 27 suburbs in Karratha is scored on the Ripehouse Street Score. Select any suburb below to view its street-by-street rankings.