Bulgarra
WA 6714 · Karratha
2,990 (2021) → 3,286 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Bulgarra is a moderate growth suburb in Karratha, WA 6714, about 1252km from Perth CBD. Recent property sales in Bulgarra are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 17/100, and is right by the coast. Bulgarra has an overall score of 24/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 31/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 6714 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: New Zealand (4.25%), England (2.44%), Philippines (2.24%), Thailand (1.07%), India (1.04%)
Top languages: Tagalog (1.24%), Thai (1.07%), Australian Indigenous Languages (1%), Mandarin (0.87%), Filipino (0.57%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
WAdoesn't publish crime data at the suburb level. The rates shown are the police-region average applied to this suburb, so other suburbs in the same region share the same figures.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: WA Police (regional aggregate) · Updated 2025
Schools
Limited school choices
Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 948 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Paul's Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1019
- Karratha Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 912
Nearby (within 10km)
- Pegs Creek Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.9kmICSEA 899
- Karratha Senior High SchoolSecondary · Government · 4kmICSEA 918
- Millars Well Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.5kmICSEA 925
- St Luke's CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 4.9kmICSEA 1010
- Tambrey Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.1kmICSEA 930
- Baynton West Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.7kmICSEA 992
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Few fitness options
Very few fitness facilities in and around this suburb.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Limited outdoor options
Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Rich cultural scene
Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
Government liquor register data is not yet available for WA. Venue counts are estimated from OpenStreetMap within 2km of the suburb centre.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Bulgarra
Is Bulgarra safe?
Bulgarra has a residential safety score of 31/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 14,522 per 100,000 across all categories.
How far is Bulgarra from Perth CBD?
Bulgarra is about 1252.0 km from Perth CBD.
What schools are in Bulgarra?
Bulgarra has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 966 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Bulgarra?
Bulgarra has a transport score of 17/100 and 1 bus stops.