Karratha
About Karratha
Located in the Pilbara district, 1535 kilometres north of Perth, the townsite of Karratha derives its name from the pastoral station from which the land was resumed to create the townsite. It was gazetted in 1969, and was developed by the government to provide land for the community supporting the Pilbara iron ore industry established in the region in the 1960s.
The names suggested for this townsite were Tanga-tanga, Hearson, Dixon, Nickol and Karratha. Karratha was chosen by the Nomenclature Advisory Committee, and was approved by the Minister for Lands who approved in 1968. Karratha is an Aboriginal word meaning "good country" or "soft earth".
Karratha quick stats
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Postcode
6714
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Population
81
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Local government
Roebourne
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Nearby suburb growth
15.0%
Baynton
21.3%
Bulgarra
27.2%
Millars Well
14.8%
Nickol
Suburb prices
Source: Landgate/REIWA
Median price data last updated 4 June 2026 containing transactions for the 12 month period ending May 2026
Sales data is annual up to the latest completed month. Rental data is year-on-year 3-month rolling up to the latest completed month. Data in this graph is revised as more transactions are settled.
Source: Landgate/REIWA
Time on market
Days
89
Karratha
Pilbara
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