Overall score
Golden Bay
34.7/100
Karnup
21.8/100
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
59.7 / 1k
Karnup
59.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Golden Bay
159
Karnup
4
Population
Golden Bay
5,681
Karnup
2,096
Metric leadGolden Bay 8Karnup 13 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 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 | 34.7/100 | 21.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 42.6/100 | 33.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 59.7 / 1k | 59.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 15 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 14 | 1 |
| Walkability | 33.0/100 | 1.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 159 | 4 |
| Planning activity | 1 | 1 |
| Green cover | 5.5% | 0.5% |
| 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 sought-after metro smaller community where housing reflects strong local demand. Where Golden Bay is shaped by the coast, Karnup offers a more landlocked suburban rhythm.
Golden Bay pulls ahead on housing affordability, parks and reserves, and public transport access, whereas Karnup is the better pick for stronger socioeconomic advantage.
On balance, retirees, families, people chasing a beach lifestyle, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Golden Bay, while Karnup 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.