Overall score
Karlkurla
26.8/100
West Lamington
28.9/100
Karlkurla vs West Lamington, WA suburb comparison
Karlkurla for retirees and investment; West Lamington for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
KarlkurlaWest Lamington
Crime rate
Karlkurla
22813.4 / 1k
West Lamington
4113.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Karlkurla
0
West Lamington
6
Population
Karlkurla
270
West Lamington
1,373
Metric leadKarlkurla 2West Lamington 5across 7 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesKarlkurla
- Best for familiesWest Lamington
- Best for investmentKarlkurla
- Best for best valueKarlkurla
- Best for best schoolsWest Lamington
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 | Karlkurla | West Lamington |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 26.8/100 | 28.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 55.0/100 | 35.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 22813.4 / 1k | 4113.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 3 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 2 |
| Public transport stops | — | 9 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 13.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 6 |
| Population | 270 | 1,373 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 6/10 |
Comparison summary
Karlkurla is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe, while West Lamington is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace. Karlkurla sits more remote from the capital, whereas West Lamington is further into the wider countryside.
Karlkurla tends to lead on housing affordability and overall desirability, while West Lamington stands out for a quieter safety profile and walkability.
On balance, retirees and investors are more likely to prefer Karlkurla, while West Lamington remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.