Overall score
Carine
53.7/100
Gwelup
52.8/100
Carine vs Gwelup, WA Suburb Comparison
Carine for families and schools; Gwelup for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
CarineGwelup
Crime rate
Carine
47.4 / 1k
Gwelup
47.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Carine
92
Gwelup
103
Population
Carine
7,330
Gwelup
5,391
Metric leadCarine 6Gwelup 33 tiedacross 12 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 | Carine | Gwelup |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 53.7/100 | 52.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 52.4/100 | 51.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 47.4 / 1k | 47.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 6 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 7 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 33 | 22 |
| Walkability | 34.0/100 | 32.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 92 | 103 |
| Green cover | 26.0% | 32.0% |
| Population | 7,330 | 5,391 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Carine is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, and Gwelup is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Carine tends to lead on parks and reserves, public transport access, and walkability, while Gwelup stands out for schools and education options, plus nearby cafés and amenities.
Neither suburb has a sharp audience split here. The better choice between Carine and Gwelup comes down to which lifestyle trade-offs matter most to you.
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.