Overall score
Carine
53.7/100
Karrinyup
66.2/100
Carine vs Karrinyup, WA Suburb Comparison
Carine for investment and value; Karrinyup for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
CarineKarrinyup
Crime rate
Carine
47.4 / 1k
Karrinyup
47.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Carine
92
Karrinyup
431
Population
Carine
7,330
Karrinyup
9,886
Metric leadCarine 2Karrinyup 73 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 | Karrinyup |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 53.7/100 | 66.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 52.4/100 | 45.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 47.4 / 1k | 47.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 6 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 7 | 16 |
| Public transport stops | 33 | 70 |
| Walkability | 34.0/100 | 85.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 92 | 431 |
| Green cover | 26.0% | 17.3% |
| Population | 7,330 | 9,886 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Carine is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, while Karrinyup is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
On the data, Carine is stronger for housing affordability; Karrinyup answers with schools and education options, parks and reserves, and public transport access.
On balance, investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Carine, while Karrinyup 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.