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Carnarvon, WA

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Carnarvon Statistics

Location Details
  • Region

    Western Australia's Coral Coast
  • Population

    4,426
  • Nearest Capital

    1,033km
  • Nearest Airport

    Carnarvon 2km
  • Median House Price

    $160,000
  • April Temp °C
    29 / 19

Carnarvon is a coastal town situated approximately 900 kilometres north of Perth, in Western Australia. It lies at the mouth of the Gascoyne River on the Indian Ocean. The popular Shark Bay world heritage area lies to the south of the town and the Ningaloo Reef and the popular tourist town of Exmouth lie to the north.

Carnarvon
Community

Living in regional Australia gives you access to a wealth of community services, such as hospitals, libraries, bars and eateries.

Data source: Department of Health Commonwealth declared hospitals [2021], Australia Post. Google [2021]

Amenities within 50km of Carnarvon

Hospital
1
Doctors & Allied Health
4
Library
1
Post Office
1
Bars & Eateries
32
Groceries & Convenience
1

Carnarvon
Housing

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Comparison to median State house price

-63%
Property in Carnarvon

Based on LGA data

Median House Price

$290,000

Rental House Median Price Per Month

$1,044

Attached Dwelling Median Price

$120,000

Data source: ABS, [2019, 2020], LGA updated [2021], Corelogic [2024]

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    Carnarvon
    Jobs

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    Data source: ABS [2016, 2017]

    Jobs in Carnarvon

    Based on LGA data

    Median Salary Per Year

    $40,921

    Median Personal Income Per Week

    $787

    Median Family Income Per Week

    $834

    Carnarvon
    Education

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    Number of Institutions

    5

    Data sources:

    Australian Children's Education & Care Quality Authority, Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, Wikipedia, 4icu.

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    Schools And Universities in Carnarvon

    Education within 25KM of Carnarvon

    1 Childcare Centre
    granny glasgow education and care inc.
    2 High Schools
    St Mary Star of the Sea School - Secondary Campus
    Geraldton Flexible Learning Centre - Carnarvon Campus

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