Morgantown, WA 6701 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Morgantown is a suburb of Western Australia, postcode 6701, home to 774 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Shark Bay local government area (Very Remote Australia) and roughly 806 km from the Perth CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 774
- Median age
- 38 years
- Median household income
- $1,361 /week
- Median personal income
- $774 /week
- Median family income
- $1,841 /week
- Average household size
- 2.3
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Carnarvon
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Western Australia - Outback (South)
- Remoteness classification
- Very Remote Australia
- Federal electorate
- Durack
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $205 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,083
- Rent share of household income
- 15%
Schools
- Carnarvon Christian School
- Carnarvon School Of The Air
- Carnarvon Community College
- St Mary Star Of The Sea College
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 6 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 15 bus stops
- Robinson St Before Skipworth St
- Robinson St Before Hodgson Ct
- Babbage Island Rd After Carroll Wy
- Babbage Island Rd Carnarvon Christian School
- Robinson St After Campbell Wy
Lifestyle & amenities
- 5 cafés
- 6 restaurants
- 4 pubs and bars
- 23 parks and reserves
- 4 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 4 supermarkets
- 7 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 100.0% of the 467 resolvable premises in Morgantown. 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: 100.0%
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.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Morgantown?
Morgantown (WA 6701) had 774 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 38. It sits within the Carnarvon local government area.
What is the median rent in Morgantown?
The median advertised rent in Morgantown is $205/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Morgantown?
Yes — 4 schools are listed within or near Morgantown covering independent, government sectors. Nearest include: Carnarvon Christian School (0.6 km), Carnarvon School Of The Air (1.3 km), Carnarvon Community College (1.5 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Morgantown?
Morgantown is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (100% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Morgantown?
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 Morgantown?
15 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Morgantown centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 6 bus stops. 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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