Full-time 21.5%Part-time 17.8%Unemployed 1.6%Not in labour 59.1%
Dwelling Types
Kalbarri
House 79.2%Semi-detached 12.9%Other 7.9%
Commute Mode
Kalbarri
Car 74.6%Transit 2.5%Bicycle 4.1%Walk 10.9%WFH 8.0%
Country of Birth
Australia
69.2%
England
6.7%
New Zealand
2.6%
Philippines
0.5%
South Africa
0.5%
Language at Home
English only
96.1%
Italian
0.4%
Frequently Asked Questions about Kalbarri
Is Kalbarri safe?
Kalbarri has a safety score of 65/100, which is above average for Perth suburbs. A higher score means lower reported crime per resident. Violent crime rates are higher than property crime, which is unusual for Perth. Crime has been trending down in recent years. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Northampton (30/100), White Peak (52/100), Drummond Cove (57/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Kalbarri?
Median weekly rent in Kalbarri is $240/wk, making it one of the more affordable suburbs to rent in. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Northampton ($500/wk), White Peak ($800/wk), Drummond Cove ($670/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
What are schools like in Kalbarri?
Kalbarri has a school rating of 27/100 across 1 schools, which is below average for Perth. The highest-rated school is Kalbarri District High School (Combined). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of July 2026)
Is Kalbarri affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Kalbarri is $615K, up 25.5% over the past year. Units are more accessible at a median of $370K. For renters, median weekly rent is $240/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Northampton ($350K), White Peak ($750K), Drummond Cove ($745K). (Data as of July 2026)
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🌿 Nature & Outdoors🚗 Car Dependent🏖️ Beach Lifestyle⚽ Sports & Recreation🌳 Established
Kalbarri is a small coastal town 590km north of Perth, where the Murchison River meets the Indian Ocean. It is best known for Kalbarri National Park's ancient red gorges, the clifftop Skywalk, and iconic formations like Nature's Window and Z-Bend. From world-class surfing at Red Bluff to beach camping and rock climbing, it draws outdoor enthusiasts year-round. The town is relaxed and close-knit, a much-loved WA road-trip stop that many feel punches well above its size.
At $615k and rent of $240/week, the local housing market is 40% below the Perth metro median. Residents enjoy a high safety score of 65/100, 13 points above the metro average of 52, with low rates of both property crime and violent offences. It has 1 school with a combined rating of 27/100, around average. The mature median age of 53 and household income of $1,122/week reflect an established community.
“Kalbarri has amazing cliffs, gorges and beaches, super unique landscapes. Seems like a missed opportunity... not saying they should over-commercialise and bulldoze everything, but seems like an incredible asset and a chance to diversify WA from mainly mining.”— 29 upvotes in community discussion