Carnarvon has a safety score of 0/100, which is well below average for Perth suburbs. A higher score means lower reported crime per resident. Crime is split fairly evenly between property and violent offences. Crime has been trending down in recent years. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Morgantown (3/100), East Carnarvon (8/100), Brockman (2/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Carnarvon?
Median weekly rent in Carnarvon is $435/wk, making it one of the more affordable suburbs to rent in. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Morgantown ($300/wk), East Carnarvon ($380/wk), Brockman ($350/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
What are schools like in Carnarvon?
Carnarvon has a school rating of 54/100 across 3 schools, which is around average for Perth. Top-rated schools include Carnarvon School Of The Air (Primary), St Mary Star of the Sea College (Combined), Carnarvon Christian School (Primary). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of July 2026)
Is Carnarvon affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Carnarvon is $400K, up 20.5% over the past year. Units are more accessible at a median of $165K. For renters, median weekly rent is $435/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Morgantown ($365K), East Carnarvon ($390K), Brockman ($410K). (Data as of July 2026)
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Carnarvon sits at the mouth of the Gascoyne River, a tropical outpost 900km north of Perth famous for its banana and tomato farms, multicultural agricultural workforce and the storied Carnarvon Tracking Station that helped guide Apollo 11 to the moon. The rugged Kennedy Ranges and the wild Quobba coastline reward those who venture out. Life here demands self-sufficiency: crime, isolation and a punishing climate are real factors, but so is the sense of space and strong regional character.
Property prices sit at a median of $400k and rent of $435/week, which is 61% below the Perth metro median. School quality is above average, with 3 schools holding a combined 54/100 rating. At a median age of 39, households here bring in $1,350/week.