Bulgarra, WA 6714 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Bulgarra is a suburb of Western Australia, postcode 6714, home to 2,990 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Karratha local government area (Very Remote Australia) and roughly 1203 km from the Perth CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 2,990
- Median age
- 33 years
- Median household income
- $2,812 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,409 /week
- Median family income
- $3,198 /week
- Average household size
- 2.6
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.9
- Local government area
- Karratha
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Western Australia - Outback (North)
- Remoteness classification
- Very Remote Australia
- Federal electorate
- Durack
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $388 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,810
- Rent share of household income
- 14%
Schools
- Karratha Primary School
- St Paul's Primary School
- Pegs Creek Primary School
- Karratha Senior High School
- Millars Well Primary School
Transport
- Within 1.6 km: 2 bus stops
- Access Rd Frank Butler Center
- Access Rd Karratha City Shopping Centre
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 café
- 5 restaurants
- 1 pub or bar
- 32 parks and reserves
- 2 gyms and fitness centres
- 3 libraries
- 3 supermarkets
- 2 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 98.7% of the 1,557 resolvable premises in Bulgarra. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.
- Fibre to the Premises: 1.3%
- Fibre to the Node: 98.7%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 10,413 across the Pilbara District in the year to Mar 2026 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 3,571 violent offences, 1,628 theft, 1,519 drug offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bulgarra?
Bulgarra (WA 6714) had 2,990 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 33. It sits within the Karratha local government area.
What is the median rent in Bulgarra?
The median advertised rent in Bulgarra is $388/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Bulgarra?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Bulgarra covering government, independent sectors. Nearest include: Karratha Primary School (0.2 km), St Paul's Primary School (0.9 km), Pegs Creek Primary School (2.8 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Bulgarra?
Bulgarra is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (98.7% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Bulgarra?
Across the surrounding area, 10,413 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were violent (3,571), theft (1,628), drug offences (1,519). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What public transport options are in Bulgarra?
2 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Bulgarra centroid. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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