Karratha, Western Australia: Mining Jobs and Town Guide
Karratha is in the Pilbara area of Western Australia. The ABS 2021 Census counted 22,199 people for the Local Government Area (LGA). Every fact below links to the page it came from.
Last checked 10 October 2026. Operations, services and airlines change, so confirm with the operator, council or airport before you plan a move.
Key facts
- State
- Western Australia
- Region
- Pilbara
- Population
- 22,199 people, Local Government Area (LGA), median age 32ABS 2021 Census, geography: Karratha (City of Karratha area)
- Main exports
- Iron ore, LNG, Salt and Ammonium products
- Council
- City of Karratha
- Last checked
- 10 October 2026
Mining and industry around Karratha
Rio Tinto runs two iron ore port terminals at Dampier, Parker Point and East Intercourse Island. It says iron ore shipping has run for 60 years since the first shipment to Japan.
Source: Rio Tinto, Cape Lambert and Dampier ports, checked 10 October 2026The City of Karratha lists the Woodside Burrup Hub as a $52 billion project with 2,500 construction jobs and 460 production jobs.
Source: City of Karratha, industry and projects, checked 10 October 2026
Getting to Karratha
Karratha Airport
The Karratha Airport flight information page lists Qantas and Virgin Australia, both flying to Perth. It also lists Aviair, which flies to Geraldton and Port Hedland.
Source: Karratha Airport flight information, checked 10 October 2026We list airlines as published by the airport or council. We do not list fares or flight times.
Mining jobs in Karratha
The operator pages cited above name these employers. Their careers pages list current roles.
Rio Tinto
Rio Tinto careers
For other employers and the job boards that list FIFO roles, see FIFO jobs: where to apply.
These guides cover what sites ask for and what roles pay.
Karratha questions answered
How many people live in Karratha?
The ABS 2021 Census counted 22,199 people for Karratha (City of Karratha area), measured as a Local Government Area (LGA). The median age was 32. Other ABS geography types give different counts for the same place, so check the type before you compare towns.
What is mined or exported around Karratha?
Main exports: iron ore, lng, salt and ammonium products (City of Karratha, industry and projects). Rio Tinto runs two iron ore port terminals at Dampier, Parker Point and East Intercourse Island. It says iron ore shipping has run for 60 years since the first shipment to Japan.
Can you fly to Karratha?
The Karratha Airport flight information page lists Qantas and Virgin Australia, both flying to Perth. It also lists Aviair, which flies to Geraldton and Port Hedland.
Which council covers Karratha?
Karratha is in Western Australia. The council is City of Karratha.
Which mining companies hire around Karratha?
The operator pages cited above name Rio Tinto. Apply through its careers page, or see the FIFO jobs hub for other employers and job boards.