Golden Bay vs Karnup, WA suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Golden Bay | Karnup |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 54.4/100 | 20.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 70.2/100 | 44.7/100 |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| 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 |
Quick verdicts
- 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
Comparison summary
Golden Bay and Karnup offer different strengths across official suburb data. Golden Bay leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Golden Bay; Housing (desirability) favours Golden Bay; Parks & reserves favours Golden Bay. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Golden Bay, Families → Golden Bay, Beach lifestyle → Golden Bay, Investment → Golden Bay.