Karratha · Urban Area
Total population
17,0132021▲ +3.3%
Karratha is home to 17,013 people — well below average, far smaller than the typical urban area (28,816). It ranks 27th from the bottom of 111 urban areas nationally.
Among its neighbours it's larger than Port Hedland, Broome and Esperance, but smaller than Kalgoorlie - Boulder, Albany and Geraldton.
The population has grown 3.3% since 2011, adding 537 people, slower than the 18% nationally.
Trend across censuses
Where Karratha sits
All urban area areas, 2021. The marker is Karratha — lower than 77% of areas.
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