Karloo WA 6530
Karloo is a suburb in Western Australia, 415 km from Perth CBD, around 4 hours 35 minutes by car. Population is 495; the median age is 33 and the median household income is $64,116 per year. On socioeconomic measures it sits in the bottom 20% nationally. Population fell 14.5% from 2016 to 2021. The 2021 Census recorded a median rent of $220 per week and a median monthly mortgage of $1,000. The area shows high crime risk and no recorded flood exposure. Walkability is low.
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Median House Price
Public listings dataKarloo's house market is moving higher: the median sale price reached $416,000, roughly 15% above where it sat a year earlier.
Houses
$416,000
31% below its 4 neighbours (median $600,000)
Based on 22 recorded sales in the last 24 months.
Typically sold in 30 days — median across 5 sales that recorded a listing period
By bedrooms
- 3 bed 16 sales $416K
Land
$62,500
Based on only 5 sales — small sample, take as indicative.
Typically sold in 22 days — median across 3 sales that recorded a listing period
Rental Market
Advertised rents · last 6 monthsHouses in Karloo rent for around $490 a week on average, based on 5 houses listed for rent in the past six months.
$490/wk
5 houses advertised for rent in the last 6 months.
5 rentals advertised against an estimated 51 rented homes (9.8%) in the last 6 months.
Rental affordability
June quarter 2025138 Acceptable · the average rental household in this region would pay about 22% of its income on the median rent in postcode 6530.
SGS Rental Affordability Index: a score of 100 means rent takes 30% of income, the usual housing-stress line; lower scores are less affordable. "Region" is the capital city or the rest of the state.
Short-Stay Rentals
No active Airbnb listings.
Airbnb only, as at Jun 2026; other platforms are not included. Active means reviewed in the past 12 months. The share is against private dwellings at the 2021 Census.
Schools
Walkability
Karloo is very car-dependent on foot — at 24/100, nearly all errands require a car.
Public transport
Weekday and weekend service frequency across every stop inside Karloo.
- Peak (7-9am + 5-7pm)
- 2.5 arrivals/hr
- Off-peak weekday
- 2.8 arrivals/hr
- Saturday
- 1.2 arrivals/hr
- Median peak wait
- 1 min
- Span of service
- 9.1 hours
Scheduled service only, based on the 21 October 2026 timetable. Reliability (delays, cancellations) not measured.
NBN connectivity
The internet access technology available across NBN premises in Karloo.
- Full-fibre (FTTP) share
- 100%
- Premises covered
- 271
NBN Co fixed-line and fixed-wireless premises, as at 30 December 2025. Higher-quality technologies (full fibre) score above copper, wireless, and satellite. Actual speeds depend on your plan.
Amenities
Greater Geraldton: council population
The three add up to the change above. These are council-wide figures from the ABS, not figures for this suburb alone — this suburb's own population is in the census section above.
Socio-economic profile
Karloo is home to 495 residents, with a median age of 33, broadly in line with the national figure. Median household income runs at $64,000 a year, with unemployment at 15.8%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
495
Median Age
33
Median Household Income
$64,116/yr
Census Median Rent
$220/wk
Census Median Mortgage
$1,000/mo
Avg Household Size
2.7
Median Personal Income
$29,016/yr
Unemployment Rate
15.8%
Unoccupied Dwellings
36.0%
Total Dwellings
136
Owner-Occupier Rate
62.7%
Houses
94.9%
Rental Stress
17.8%
Mortgage Stress
18.7%
Work From Home
0.0%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 67.1%
- English Spoken at Home
- 68.7%
- Employment Rate
- 35.3%
- Completed Year 12
- 15.6%
Occupations
Religion
Country of Birth (overseas)
Largest overseas birthplaces, as a share of all residents.
Age Distribution
Family & Household Composition
Commute to Work
Education
Cars per Dwelling
Council Rates
Households face an average residential rates bill of $3,162 a year through Greater Geraldton based on 2023 figures.
Building Approvals: Greater Geraldton
In the year to August 2026, 183 new dwellings were approved across Greater Geraldton. That mix is 174 houses and 9 units. Approvals are down 29.5% on the same period a year earlier.
Climate & Setting
from Geraldton Town, 4.4 kmDry climate.
- Elevation
- 31 m
- above sea level, at the suburb centre
- Distance to the ocean
- 2.4 km
- 3.1 km to a named beach
- Annual rainfall
- 353 mm
- 42 rainy days
- Summer max (Jan)
- —
- Winter min (Jul)
- —
Elevation is the ground at the suburb centre, from Geoscience Australia's National Digital Elevation Model. Approximate — it reads high in dense built-up areas. It is a measure of height above sea level and not an indicator of flood risk, which depends on height above nearby waterways.
Industrial Emissions Nearby
11 facilities within 5 km- 2.1 kmWaste Treatment and Disposal ServicesTop reported: Particulate Matter ≤10.0 µm (PM10) · Oxides of Nitrogen · Carbon monoxide
- 2.1 km
- 2.9 kmMineral Sand MiningTop reported: Oxides of Nitrogen · Particulate Matter ≤10.0 µm (PM10) · Carbon monoxide
- 3.1 km
- 3.8 kmMineral Sand MiningTop reported: Oxides of Nitrogen · Carbon monoxide · Particulate Matter ≤10.0 µm (PM10)
EV adoption
In postcode 6530, 42 of 29,325 registered light vehicles are battery-electric on 31 January 2025. A further 2.2% (659 vehicles) are hybrid or plug-in hybrid, taking the non-petrol, non-diesel share to 2.4%.
Rooftop solar
In postcode 6530, 6,619 rooftop-solar systems totalling 36.4 MW have been installed since 2001, against 14,024 dwellings recorded in the 2021 Census. 257 went up in the last year.
Counts every system certified since 2001, so a roof re-fitted with a newer system is counted twice, and small commercial systems are included alongside houses — useful for comparing postcodes, not an estimate of how many homes have working panels today.
2026 covers part of the year only, to 2026-07.
First Home Owner Grant
FY2026-27$10,000 for new homes priced up to $800,000.
Cap is $800,000 SOUTH of the 26th parallel (which includes all of metropolitan Perth) and $1,000,000 NORTH of it. We store the southern figure because that is where almost every buyer is; the northern cap is higher, so the stored value never overstates eligibility. The southern cap rose from $750,000 on 7 May 2026 in the 2026-27 Housing Taxation Package. The same package moved the first home owner RATE OF DUTY thresholds, which is a different scheme and lives in the web repo's app/stamp_duty.py.
Mortgage repayments
10 mortgage brokers are registered in postcode 6530.
Transfer duty at the owner-occupier rate, and it excludes first home buyer concessions — those can cut it substantially or remove it entirely. Excludes legal, inspection and lender fees. Check with RevenueWA
The First Home Owner Grant applies to newly built homes only, so it isn't available on an established purchase. A first home buyer building or buying new under $800,000 may qualify for $10,000 — see what qualifies with Department of Finance WA.
At $416,000 this is under the $800,000 First Home Owner Grant cap. A first home buyer may qualify for $10,000 on a newly built home — check eligibility with Department of Finance WA.
A deposit under 20% usually attracts Lenders Mortgage Insurance, which this doesn't include.
Principal and interest over 30 years, fixed rate. Excludes fees, offset, redraw and LMI. Default rate is the median comparison rate across 1788 advertised products as at 2026-10-27 — indicative only, and not an offer. Your rate depends on the lender, your deposit and your circumstances. Not financial advice.
Federal Electorate
Currently held by Melissa Price Liberal
| Year | Winner | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Melissa Price | 39.9% | 60.1% | -5.5 |
| 2022 | Melissa Price | 45.7% | 54.3% | -9.2 |
| 2019 | Melissa Price | 35.2% | 64.8% | +3.7 |
Results are per division — federal electoral boundaries are redrawn periodically, so the history reflects this division's past, not necessarily the exact suburb's voters across time.
State Electorate
Currently held by Kirrilee Warr The Nationals WA
Next state election: 10 March 2029.
| Year | Winner | Won with |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Kirrilee Warr NP | 64.1% |
| 2021 | Lara Dalton ALP | 61.7% |
| 2017 | Ian Blayney LP | 51.3% |
Results are per district. Districts were last redrawn in 2023, so results from before then describe the district of that name, not necessarily this suburb's voters. Results: Western Australian Electoral Commission.
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Common questions about Karloo
Is Karloo a safe place to live?
Recorded crime in Karloo is high (98/100, ranked against other WA suburbs on offences per resident). Offences against shops, venues and visitors are divided by the people who live here, so suburbs with large daytime or visitor populations rank higher than living there may feel.
What natural hazards affect Karloo?
Karloo has a low recorded bushfire history (38/100, ranked against every Australian suburb with any fire history). No mapped flood overlay applies. These are suburb-wide figures; check the address, as flood and bushfire exposure change street by street.
What is the population of Karloo?
Karloo, WA had a population of 495 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for Karloo, WA?
The postcode for Karloo, WA is 6530.
How far is Karloo from Perth?
Karloo is 415 km from Perth CBD by road, about 274 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.
What is the median household income in Karloo?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in Karloo was $64,116 a year. It is the most recent suburb-level income figure until 2026 Census results are released in 2027.
What is the median weekly rent in Karloo?
The median advertised rent in Karloo is $490 a week for houses (5 listings), from rental listings over the last six months.
What is the median age in Karloo?
The median age of residents in Karloo was 33 at the 2021 ABS Census.
Is Karloo at risk of bushfire?
Karloo has a low recorded bushfire history (38/100). The score comes from Geoscience Australia's historical bushfire boundaries, with planned burns excluded: the area of recorded fires touching the suburb relative to its size, ranked against every Australian suburb with any fire history. It records where fire has burned, not a bushfire-prone land designation, which your council's planning scheme sets.
Is Karloo walkable?
Karloo scores 24/100 on the SuburbScan Walkability Score, making it very car-dependent. The score is a weighted average of public transport, schools, parks, supermarkets, GPs, pharmacies, childcare, and hospitals within walking distance.
What is the weather like in Karloo?
At the nearest Bureau of Meteorology station to Karloo, Geraldton Town (4.4 km away), 353 mm of rain a year over 42 rainy days over 2006-2026.
Is the First Home Owner Grant available in Karloo?
First-home buyers in WA may be eligible for $10,000 towards new homes with a purchase price up to $800,000. The grant is administered by Department of Finance WA; confirm current eligibility before signing a contract — state rules and amounts can change.
What council does Karloo belong to?
Karloo sits within the Greater Geraldton local government area. Council rates, planning approvals, and waste collection fall under this LGA.
How much are council rates in Karloo?
The average residential rates bill through Greater Geraldton is $3,162 a year (2023). Every suburb in this LGA shares the same schedule — individual bills vary with land value.
How much is being built near Karloo?
Across Greater Geraldton, 183 new residential dwellings were approved in the year to August 2026 (source: ABS Building Approvals). That's down 29.5% on the same period a year earlier. These are LGA-level totals — every suburb in the council shares the same figure.
Which federal electorate is Karloo in?
Karloo sits within the federal Division of Durack, currently held by Melissa Price (Liberal).
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Data freshness
- Census · 2021
- Median sale prices · Oct 2026
- For-sale & rental market · Oct 2026
- Council rates · FY 2023–24
- Building approvals · Aug 2026
- Schools · 2025
- Public transport · Oct 2026
- NBN connectivity · Dec 2025
- Crime · 2025
- Climate · 2006–2026
- Socio-economic (SEIFA) · 2021
- EV adoption · Jan 2025
- First Home Owner Grant · Sep 2026
- Federal electorate · 2025
- Short-stay rentals · Jun 2026
- State electorate · 2025
- Amenities · Sep 2026
- Health & emergency facilities · Sep 2026
- Industrial emissions (NPI) · 2024/2025
- Coastal erosion · 1988–2025
- Aircraft noise · 2024
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