Karridale, WA 6288 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Karridale is a suburb of Western Australia, postcode 6288, home to 317 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Augusta Margaret River local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 254 km from the Perth CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 317
- Median age
- 48 years
- Median household income
- $1,359 /week
- Median personal income
- $727 /week
- Median family income
- $1,781 /week
- Average household size
- 2.5
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.9
- Local government area
- Augusta Margaret River
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Bunbury
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Forrest
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $300 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,758
- Rent share of household income
- 22%
Schools
- Karridale Primary School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 1 bus stop
- Transwa Bay Transwa Karridale
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 restaurant
- 3 parks and reserves
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Sky Muster (Satellite) serves 84.6% of the 91 resolvable premises in Karridale. Most premises here are too remote for any wired or fixed-wireless service and rely on Sky Muster satellite. Latency is high (typically 600 ms+) and data allowances apply.
- Fibre to the Node: 1.1%
- Fixed Wireless: 14.3%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 84.6%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 15,877 across the South West District in the year to Mar 2026 (down 5% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 4,633 theft, 3,563 violent offences, 2,166 drug offences.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Karridale?
Karridale (WA 6288) had 317 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 48. It sits within the Augusta Margaret River local government area.
What is the median rent in Karridale?
The median advertised rent in Karridale is $300/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Karridale?
Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Karridale covering government sectors. Nearest include: Karridale Primary School (1.9 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Karridale?
Karridale is predominantly served by Sky Muster satellite (84.6% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Karridale?
Across the surrounding area, 15,877 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were theft (4,633), violent (3,563), drug offences (2,166). 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 Karridale?
1 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Karridale 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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