Karratha Population 2026
Karratha has a population of 17,013, making it the #80 biggest city in 🇦🇺 Australia, located in Western Australia. Roughly 0.1% of Australia's population lives here. It is about 331× smaller than Sydney, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
17,013
Rank in Australia
#80
Coordinates
20.74°S, 116.85°E
~20 m elevation · Australia/Perth
Distance to capital (Canberra)
3,535 km
2,195 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Western Australia
Cities near Karratha
- Port Hedland15,298 people · ~190 km away
- Geraldton38,595 people · ~922 km away
- Kalgoorlie29,072 people · ~1,205 km away
- Perth2,384,371 people · ~1,251 km away
- Kwinana30,433 people · ~1,282 km away
- Rockingham15,312 people · ~1,288 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Karratha?
Karratha has a population of 17,013 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #80 biggest city in Australia.
What region is Karratha in?
Karratha is located in Western Australia, Australia.
Is Karratha the capital of Australia?
No, the capital of Australia is Canberra, about 3,535 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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