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Karratha Industrial Estate

WA 6714 • Western Australia

163
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Income
11.79 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
IndustrialMining TownRemotePilbaraAffluent

About Karratha Industrial Estate

Karratha Industrial Estate is a designated industrial and commercial locality within the City of Karratha, situated in the Pilbara region of Western Australia approximately 1,530 kilometres north of Perth. Covering around 11.8 square kilometres, the locality is primarily zoned for industrial and resource-sector operations, serving the significant oil, gas, and mining industries that underpin the Karratha economy. The 2021 Census recorded 163 residents — predominantly male workers — reflecting the locality's role as a working estate rather than a conventional residential neighbourhood.

The estate accommodates warehousing, logistics, mining services, and heavy industry businesses that support the Burrup Peninsula's major resource projects including the Woodside-operated Pluto LNG and Karratha Gas Plant. The high median income for the area reflects the resource sector wages typical of Pilbara employment. Residential Karratha, located adjacent to the estate, offers a full range of urban amenities including the Karratha City Shopping Centre, schools, parks, and recreational facilities for those living in the broader Karratha area.

Karratha Industrial Estate falls under postcode 6714 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Pilbara (Mining and Pastoral) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Western Australia
Postcode
6714
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
Durack
State Electorate
Pilbara (Mining and Pastoral)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Perth (UTC+8)
Coordinates
-21.15°, 116.35°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
11.79 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Karratha city bus services — Karratha City Centre 10-15 min by car

Commute to Perth CBD

Distance
1535 km
By Train
No train service; fly from Karratha Airport to Perth (~2 hr flight)
By Car (Peak)
14-16 hr drive (not practical)
By Car (Off-Peak)
14-16 hr drive (not practical)

🛣️ Karratha Airport serves regular flights to Perth; fly-in fly-out (FIFO) is the dominant commute model

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

An industrial estate with no pedestrian amenities; all movement is by vehicle

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
163
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
N/A
Income 2021
N/A
▲ 0% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Karratha Industrial Estate known for? +

Karratha Industrial Estate is known as the industrial hub of the Karratha area, hosting warehousing, logistics, and mining services businesses that support the Pilbara's major resource projects, including oil, gas, and iron ore operations.

How far is Karratha Industrial Estate from Perth? +

Karratha Industrial Estate is approximately 1,535 kilometres north of Perth. Karratha Airport provides regular commercial flights to Perth, with a flight time of around 2 hours.

Does Karratha Industrial Estate have public transport? +

There is no passenger rail service to Karratha. Local bus services operate within the Karratha urban area connecting to the city centre, but the estate itself is primarily a vehicle-access industrial precinct. The dominant commute model for workers is fly-in fly-out (FIFO) via Karratha Airport.

What is the population of Karratha Industrial Estate? +

The 2021 Census recorded 163 residents in Karratha Industrial Estate, predominantly male workers, reflecting the locality's industrial rather than residential character.

Is Karratha Industrial Estate a good place to live? +

Karratha Industrial Estate is not a conventional residential area — it is primarily an industrial precinct. Residential Karratha nearby offers a well-serviced regional city lifestyle for those working in the resources sector, with good amenities given its remote Pilbara location.

What is the postcode for Karratha Industrial Estate? +

The postcode for Karratha Industrial Estate, WA is 6714, the same postcode used across the broader Karratha area in the Pilbara region.