Between January and July 2026 the City of Karratha’s monthly determinations list 391 building applications. 55 were standalone patio-type permits. Nearly half of them were taken out by owner-builders.
Key takeaways
- 55 patio-type permits in Karratha from January to July 2026; 44% owner-builder.
- Contractor jobs had a median value of about $37,400; owner-builder jobs about $15,500.
- Bulgarra led with 16 permits, then Wickham, Baynton and Dampier.
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Owner-builders versus contractors
| Permit holder | Permits | Median estimated value |
|---|---|---|
| Owner-builder | 24 | about $15,500 |
| Contractor | 31 | about $37,400 |
Owner-builders tend to take on smaller, simpler jobs. Among contractor-built permits, one business took roughly 48% of the total, which shows how concentrated supply is. Karratha has about 17,000 people and our audit found around 1.2 local patio specialists per 10,000 residents.
What was built
Patios (18) and carports (17) led the list, followed by shade sails and combined shed-and-carport jobs. One entry in the register is far larger than the rest, so we use medians in this post.
Where
| Suburb | Permits |
|---|---|
| Bulgarra | 16 |
| Wickham | 7 |
| Baynton | 7 |
| Dampier | 7 |
| Millars Well | 5 |
| Pegs Creek | 4 |
Month by month
Applications ranged from 5 in January to 12 in February 2026, with 6 to 9 in most other months.
Planning a patio here? See our Karratha patio guide for permit and cyclone rules.
See also: owner-builder patio permits compared and the WA patio builder coverage lookup.
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Source: My Patio, “Karratha Patio Permits, January to July 2026: Owner-Builders and Costs”, October 2026. https://www.mypatio.com.au/What you get with My Patio
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