Overall score
Doubleview
53.6/100
Karrinyup
66.2/100
Karrinyup for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Doubleview
53.6/100
Karrinyup
66.2/100
Crime rate
Doubleview
47.4 / 1k
Karrinyup
47.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Doubleview
87
Karrinyup
431
Population
Doubleview
9,205
Karrinyup
9,886
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 | Doubleview | Karrinyup |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 53.6/100 | 66.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 55.1/100 | 45.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 47.4 / 1k | 47.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 12 | 6 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 16 |
| Public transport stops | 37 | 70 |
| Walkability | 86.0/100 | 85.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 87 | 431 |
| Green cover | 2.6% | 17.3% |
| Population | 9,205 | 9,886 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Doubleview reads as a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by; Karrinyup is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by. Doubleview sits closer to the city centre, whereas Karrinyup is in a middle-ring position.
Doubleview tends to lead on schools and education options, plus walkability, while Karrinyup stands out for housing affordability, parks and reserves, and public transport access.
On balance, investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Karrinyup, while Doubleview 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.