Pegs Creek
WA 6714 · Karratha
2,050 (2021) → 2,253 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Pegs Creek is a moderate growth suburb in Karratha, WA 6714, about 1251km from Perth CBD. Recent property sales in Pegs Creek are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 0/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Pegs Creek has an overall score of 22/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 5/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: New Zealand (6.54%), Philippines (4.1%), England (2.29%), India (1.9%), Thailand (1.41%)
Top languages: Filipino (2%), Tagalog (1.95%), Thai (1.56%), Punjabi (1.22%), Australian Indigenous Languages (1.12%)
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
Few schools nearby
Very few schools in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for school.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 948 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Pegs Creek Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 870
Nearby (within 10km)
- St Paul's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.6kmICSEA 1015
- Karratha Senior High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 916
- Millars Well Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 928
- Karratha Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 918
- St Luke's CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 2.8kmICSEA 1024
- Tambrey Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.7kmICSEA 930
- Baynton West Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.4kmICSEA 987
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
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
Fitness
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
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
A few good options
A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.
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
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Pegs Creek
Is Pegs Creek safe?
Pegs Creek has a residential safety score of 5/100, 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 84,294 per 100,000 across all categories.
How far is Pegs Creek from Perth CBD?
Pegs Creek is about 1251.3 km from Perth CBD.
What schools are in Pegs Creek?
Pegs Creek has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 870 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Pegs Creek?
Pegs Creek has a transport score of 0/100.