Greenough vs Karloo, WA Suburb Comparison

Greenough for investment and value; Karloo for families and schools.

See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.

Head to head

Visual comparison

GreenoughKarloo

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

Metric leadGreenough 3Karloo 52 tiedacross 10 compared metrics

Livability profile

Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs

Quick verdicts

Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)

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.

CategoryGreenoughKarloo
Overall score31.5/10030.0/100
Housing (desirability)39.5/10024.9/100
Crime rate132.8 / 1k132.8 / 1k
Schools & preschools—2
Weather (desirability)2.8/1002.8/100
Parks & reserves—1
Public transport stops25
Walkability3.0/1007.5/100
Nearby amenities28
Green cover0.0%0.3%
Population344495
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)3/101/10

Comparison summary

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.

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