Karratha Industrial Estate

The area is predominantly made up of adults, with a typical age of 39 and very few children under 15. It is a population mostly of single people, as more than half have never married and those in de facto relationships are well below the national figure.

Overseas birth rates are much higher than in most similar areas, though still well below the Western Australian average. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, Irish, and Scottish.

English is the main language for nearly 60% of the population, but 12.3% use another language at home, which is much higher than in most similar areas. This diversity is reflected in the use of languages such as Tagalog and Cantonese.

About 40.5% of residents have no religion, a figure that is a little above the national average. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 29.4%.

Education levels are far below the state and national figures, with only 9.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many residents hold a Certificate III or IV, and qualifications are often in engineering or management.

Typical incomes are among the highest for this level; personal weekly income is far above the national figure at $1,577. About 34.9% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far above the state average.

Residents are in remarkably good health, with long-term health conditions and mental health conditions being much lower than in most other areas. No one in the community reported needing help with daily activities.

Participation in unpaid work is among the lowest in the country, with very few people caring for children or doing significant housework. Only 6.9% of residents volunteer, which is well below the national figure.

First Nations residents have a typical personal income of $1,125, which is far above the national figure. The typical age for First Nations people here is 29, which is noticeably older than the national average.

Living arrangements are dominated by people living alone, accounting for 65.1% of households—a figure far above the national average. Consequently, the typical home has only 1.6 people.

Renting is very common here, with 48.8% of households renting, far above the national figure. Rent is also well above the national average at $450 a week, while most homes are small, with 58.1% having only one bedroom.

The area is heavily car-dependent, as 0% of homes are without a motor vehicle. While some people walk to work, there are no public transport stops within the estate, and it takes 57 minutes to walk to the nearest stop.

The population is very mobile, with 43.6% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are also much more common here than in most similar areas.

Employment is very strong, with full-time work rates far above the national average. Most people work in construction, food services, or transport, and many are technicians or tradespeople.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. There are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.