Overall score
Ashby
42.2/100
Carramar
44.8/100
Ashby vs Carramar, WA Suburb Comparison
Ashby for investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
AshbyCarramar
Crime rate
Ashby
34.4 / 1k
Carramar
34.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Ashby
25
Carramar
50
Population
Ashby
2,850
Carramar
7,178
Metric leadAshby 2Carramar 63 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for investmentAshby
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Ashby | Carramar |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 42.2/100 | 44.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 46.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 34.4 / 1k | 34.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 9 | 23 |
| Walkability | 13.5/100 | 74.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 25 | 50 |
| Green cover | 2.4% | 0.6% |
| Population | 2,850 | 7,178 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Ashby is a sought-after metro mid-sized suburb where housing reflects strong local demand, and Carramar is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by. Ashby sits further out with more breathing room, whereas Carramar is in a middle-ring position.
Ashby tends to lead on a strongly multicultural community and an emerging neighbourhood, while Carramar stands out for public transport access, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities.
Choose Ashby if you are weighing families; lean toward Carramar for retirees and value-focused buyers.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.