Overall score
Karloo
24.2/100
Utakarra
36.1/100
Karloo vs Utakarra, WA suburb comparison
Karloo for families and schools; Utakarra for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
KarlooUtakarra
Crime rate
Karloo
13857.7 / 1k
Utakarra
4679.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Karloo
2
Utakarra
5
Population
Karloo
495
Utakarra
1,467
Metric leadKarloo 1Utakarra 81 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.
Comparison summary
Karloo reads as a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace; Utakarra is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds.
Karloo pulls ahead on a country-town feel and relatively affordable housing, whereas Utakarra is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
On balance, investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Utakarra, while Karloo remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.