Overall score
Augusta
37.6/100
Karridale
37.7/100
Augusta vs Karridale, WA Suburb Comparison
Augusta for retirees; Karridale for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
AugustaKarridale
Crime rate
Augusta
48.2 / 1k
Karridale
48.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Augusta
20
Karridale
7
Population
Augusta
1,463
Karridale
317
Metric leadAugusta 5Karridale 33 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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 | Augusta | Karridale |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 37.6/100 | 37.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 44.2/100 | 46.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 48.2 / 1k | 48.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 63.3/100 | 63.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 9 | — |
| Public transport stops | 2 | 1 |
| Walkability | 3.0/100 | 1.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 20 | 7 |
| Green cover | 13.1% | 3.4% |
| Population | 1,463 | 317 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 5/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Augusta is a regional smaller community with local services and a more relaxed pace, and Karridale is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds.
Augusta tends to lead on public transport access, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities, while Karridale stands out for housing affordability and stronger socioeconomic advantage. Augusta generally means more sought-after housing, while Karridale leans toward more mid-market housing value.
On balance, retirees, investors, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Karridale, while Augusta remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.