Overall score
Carine
53.7/100
Watermans Bay
54.9/100
Carine vs Watermans Bay, WA Suburb Comparison
Carine for families and investment; Watermans Bay for retirees and beach lifestyle.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
CarineWatermans Bay
Crime rate
Carine
47.4 / 1k
Watermans Bay
47.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Carine
92
Watermans Bay
30
Population
Carine
7,330
Watermans Bay
1,369
Metric leadCarine 5Watermans Bay 43 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesWatermans Bay
- Best for familiesCarine
- Best for beach lifestyleWatermans Bay
- Best for investmentCarine
- Best for best valueCarine
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 | Watermans Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 53.7/100 | 54.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 52.4/100 | 53.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 47.4 / 1k | 47.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 6 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 7 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 33 | 7 |
| Walkability | 34.0/100 | 12.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 92 | 30 |
| Green cover | 26.0% | 50.3% |
| Population | 7,330 | 1,369 |
| 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 Watermans Bay is a coastal smaller community with an easy, sea-led rhythm. Where Watermans Bay is shaped by the coast, Carine offers a more landlocked suburban rhythm.
Carine pulls ahead on housing affordability, parks and reserves, and public transport access, whereas Watermans Bay is the better pick for schools and education options.
Retirees, families, investors, and value-focused buyers may find Carine the better fit, while people chasing a beach lifestyle are more likely to prefer Watermans Bay.
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.