Kalbarri, WA 6536 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Kalbarri is a suburb of Western Australia, postcode 6536, home to 1,478 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Northampton local government area (Remote Australia) and roughly 511 km from the Perth CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 1,478
- Median age
- 53 years
- Median household income
- $1,122 /week
- Median personal income
- $640 /week
- Median family income
- $1,427 /week
- Average household size
- 2.1
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Northampton
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Western Australia - Outback (South)
- Remoteness classification
- Remote Australia
- Federal electorate
- Durack
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $258 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,600
- Rent share of household income
- 23%
Schools
- Kalbarri District High School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 1 bus stop
- Jeffrey Browne Wy Transwa Kalbarri
Lifestyle & amenities
- 5 cafés
- 9 restaurants
- 3 pubs and bars
- 4 parks and reserves
- 2 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 1 supermarket
- 2 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 99.0% of the 1,450 resolvable premises in Kalbarri. 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 Node: 99.0%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 1.0%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 15,414 across the Mid West-Gascoyne District in the year to Mar 2026 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 5,301 violent offences, 3,323 theft, 1,975 drug offences.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Kalbarri?
Kalbarri (WA 6536) had 1,478 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 53. It sits within the Northampton local government area.
What is the median rent in Kalbarri?
The median advertised rent in Kalbarri is $258/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Kalbarri?
Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Kalbarri covering government sectors. Nearest include: Kalbarri District High School (0.2 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Kalbarri?
Kalbarri is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (99% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Kalbarri?
Across the surrounding area, 15,414 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were violent (5,301), theft (3,323), drug offences (1,975). 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 Kalbarri?
1 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Kalbarri centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 1 bus stop. 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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