Overall score
Banksia Grove
55.2/100
Carramar
50.7/100
Banksia Grove vs Carramar, WA suburb comparison
Carramar for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Banksia GroveCarramar
Crime rate
Banksia Grove
785.0 / 1k
Carramar
1245.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Banksia Grove
57
Carramar
31
Population
Banksia Grove
11,351
Carramar
7,178
Metric leadBanksia Grove 7Carramar 21 tiedacross 10 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 | Banksia Grove | Carramar |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 55.2/100 | 50.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 785.0 / 1k | 1245.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 3 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 40 | 23 |
| Walkability | 59.0/100 | 74.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 57 | 31 |
| Population | 11,351 | 7,178 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Banksia Grove is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap, while Carramar is a practical metro mid-sized suburb with solid links to the wider city. Banksia Grove sits in a middle-ring position, whereas Carramar is further out with more breathing room.
Banksia Grove tends to lead on a quieter safety profile and schools and education options, while Carramar stands out for walkability and stronger socioeconomic advantage.
Banksia Grove suits value-focused buyers and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Carramar is the stronger match for retirees.