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WA · Carnarvon Council

South Carnarvon, 6701

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Desirability score

20.9/100
Below average

599th in WA

53% data confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Cycling
  • Green suburb
  • High desirability
What South Carnarvon is known for: Cycling, Green suburb, High desirability

Suburb profile

South Carnarvon offers a slower smaller community life in Carnarvon, with open surrounds and a close-knit community feel. Distance from the capital is part of the appeal, with wide open surrounds and a self-contained community rhythm. Wide horizons and a country quiet give the area a restorative, unhurried atmosphere.

The area suits established families and long-term locals, with family life visible on every street. Life here is grounded in local routine rather than big-city choice, and that is part of the charm. Transport options are solid enough for daily errands and regular trips further afield.

Housing remains accessible compared with many parts of the state. This is a mature, settled pocket where the existing streetscape still defines the local character.

On the desirability index, the suburb sits below average overall, with housing affordability and local dining and lifestyle amenities the main drags compared with similar regional towns. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.

Population

Population
909
Median age
44
Median household income / week
$1,278
Dwelling vacancy
24.1%
Unoccupied private dwellings
102 of 424
Median monthly mortgage
$1,200
Employment rate
52.5%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
32 / 34 / 0

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Housing

All types (wa-rental-bond/Monthly Bond Lodgement Summary (CSV)-(01-12-2025-31-12-2025).csv)
$460
Rental bonds lodged (wa-rental-bond/Monthly Bond Lodgement Summary (CSV)-(01-12-2025-31-12-2025).csv)
483

Median weekly rent from WA rental bond lodgements. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.

Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)

Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum

Data sources & freshness

  • WA rental bond lodgements — Department of Communities (WA) · Period: wa-rental-bond/Monthly Bond Lodgement Summary (CSV)-(01-12-2025-31-12-2025).csv · Updated on site · Monthly bond summaries

Public transport

13 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Carey St Before Douglas St
  • Hubble St Before Carey St
  • Hubble St Before Horton Pl
  • Young St After Hubble St
  • Young St Before Carey St

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

10 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Bicycle Parking (2)
  • Drinking water (2)
  • Playground
  • Harbourside Cafe & RestaurantRestaurant
  • Shelter (2)
  • Shower
  • Swimming pool

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Parks & reserves

2 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Baxter ParkPark
  • Pioneer ParkPark

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
1/10
IRSD decile (2021)
2/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
Overlay applies

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via WA bush fire prone area mapping.

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
3
Parks (OSM)
3

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)

Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Desirability Index

Desirability score
20.9/100 — Below average
National rank
6492nd in Australia
State rank
599th in WA
Peer rank
#133 among Country & regional · Established suburbs
Cohort rank
#252 among Country & regional suburbs
Data confidence
53%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • Bicycle Parkingamenitiesbicycle_parking
  • Bicycle Parkingamenitiesbicycle_parking
  • Drinking wateramenitiesdrinking_water
  • Drinking wateramenitiesdrinking_water
  • Harbourside Cafe & Restaurantamenitiesrestaurant
  • Playgroundamenitiesplayground
  • Shelteramenitiesshelter
  • Shelteramenitiesshelter
  • Showeramenitiesshower
  • Swimming poolamenitiesswimming_pool

Data sources & freshness

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