Overall score
Greenough
31.5/100
Karloo
30.0/100
Greenough for investment and value; Karloo for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Greenough
31.5/100
Karloo
30.0/100
Crime rate
Greenough
132.8 / 1k
Karloo
132.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Greenough
2
Karloo
8
Population
Greenough
344
Karloo
495
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 | Greenough | Karloo |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 31.5/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 39.5/100 | 24.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 132.8 / 1k | 132.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 2.8/100 | 2.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 2 | 5 |
| Walkability | 3.0/100 | 7.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 2 | 8 |
| Green cover | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Population | 344 | 495 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 1/10 |
Greenough is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace, while Karloo is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace.
On the data, Greenough is stronger for housing affordability, overall desirability, and stronger socioeconomic advantage; Karloo answers with public transport access, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities. On housing, Greenough sits in a expensive band, compared with a affordable feel in Karloo.
Greenough suits retirees, families, investors, and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Karloo is the stronger match for households prioritising schools.
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.