Overall score
Cape Burney
37.6/100
Karloo
30.0/100
Cape Burney for families and investment; Karloo for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Cape Burney
37.6/100
Karloo
30.0/100
Crime rate
Cape Burney
132.8 / 1k
Karloo
132.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Cape Burney
13
Karloo
8
Population
Cape Burney
538
Karloo
495
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Cape Burney | Karloo |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 37.6/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 82.4/100 | 24.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 132.8 / 1k | 132.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 2.8/100 | 2.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 2 | 5 |
| Walkability | 5.0/100 | 7.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 13 | 8 |
| Green cover | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Population | 538 | 495 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 1/10 |
Put side by side, Cape Burney is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace, and Karloo is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace.
On the data, Cape Burney is stronger for housing affordability, parks and reserves, and nearby cafés and amenities; Karloo answers with public transport access and walkability. Cape Burney generally means more sought-after housing, while Karloo leans toward more approachable housing costs.
Cape Burney suits investors and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Karloo is the stronger match for families and households prioritising schools.
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.