Overall score
Golden Bay
52.2/100
Karnup
23.4/100
Golden Bay vs Karnup, WA suburb comparison
Golden Bay for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Golden BayKarnup
Crime rate
Golden Bay
2364.5 / 1k
Karnup
5851.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Golden Bay
98
Karnup
0
Population
Golden Bay
5,681
Karnup
2,096
Metric leadGolden Bay 8Karnup 11 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesGolden Bay
- Best for familiesGolden Bay
- Best for beach lifestyleGolden Bay
- Best for investmentGolden Bay
- Best for best valueGolden Bay
- Best for best schoolsGolden Bay
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 | Golden Bay | Karnup |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 52.2/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 70.2/100 | 44.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 2364.5 / 1k | 5851.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 15 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 14 | 1 |
| Walkability | 31.0/100 | 1.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 98 | 0 |
| Planning activity | 1 | 1 |
| Population | 5,681 | 2,096 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 6/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Golden Bay is a coastal mid-sized suburb shaped by beach life and outdoor living, and Karnup is a settled metro smaller community that balances access with everyday calm. Where Golden Bay is shaped by the coast, Karnup offers a more landlocked suburban rhythm.
Golden Bay pulls ahead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, whereas Karnup is the better pick for stronger socioeconomic advantage.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Golden Bay, while Karnup remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.