Overall score
Cape Burney
34.6/100
Karloo
24.2/100
Cape Burney for investment and value; Karloo for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Cape Burney
34.6/100
Karloo
24.2/100
Crime rate
Cape Burney
12600.0 / 1k
Karloo
13857.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Cape Burney
4
Karloo
2
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 | 34.6/100 | 24.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 78.9/100 | 10.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 12600.0 / 1k | 13857.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 2 | 5 |
| Walkability | 5.0/100 | 7.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 4 | 2 |
| 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 and a quieter safety profile; Karloo answers with public transport access and walkability.
Cape Burney suits investors and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Karloo is the stronger match for retirees and families.