Bulgarra vs Karratha
The verdict
Karratha rates higher for transport (28 vs 17). Bulgarra is closer to the coast (890 m vs 2.2 km).
Scores
BulgarraKarratha
| Bulgarra | Karratha | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 24 | 33 |
| Transport | 17 | 28 |
| Education | 29 | 40 |
| Liveability | 27 | 32 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Bulgarra | Karratha | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,990 | 98 |
| Median age | 33 | 34 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,812 | $1,583 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 14.7% | 28.6% |
| Born in Australia | 63.9% | 49.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 1.5 |
Growth: Bulgarra Moderate Growth · Karratha Moderate Growth
Property
| Bulgarra | Karratha | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Data not available
Safety
| Bulgarra | Karratha | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 5 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 4,548 | 4,082 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 2,140 | 2,041 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 16,187 | 16,327 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 84,294 | 84,294 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bulgarra | Karratha | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 967 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Bulgarra · Karratha
Transport
| Bulgarra | Karratha | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 17 | 28 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 1 | 2 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1161.4 km | 1160.7 km |
Liveability
| Bulgarra | Karratha | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 36.5°C | 36.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 27.0°C | 27.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 300 | 300 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 1 |
| Parks | 2 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 890 m | 2.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 1252.0 km | 1251.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 827.4 km | 826.1 km |
Population & growth
| Bulgarra | Karratha | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,990 | 98 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,286 | 108 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,577 | 117 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.39% | 2.46% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Bulgarra or Karratha?
Karratha has the higher transport score (Bulgarra 17/100 vs Karratha 28/100).
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