Overall score
Karloo
30.0/100
Utakarra
31.5/100
Karloo vs Utakarra, WA Suburb Comparison
Karloo for schools; Utakarra for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
KarlooUtakarra
Crime rate
Karloo
132.8 / 1k
Utakarra
132.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Karloo
8
Utakarra
34
Population
Karloo
495
Utakarra
1,467
Metric leadKarloo 1Utakarra 83 tiedacross 12 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.
| Category | Karloo | Utakarra |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 30.0/100 | 31.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 24.9/100 | 42.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 132.8 / 1k | 132.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 2.8/100 | 2.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 7 |
| Public transport stops | 5 | 15 |
| Walkability | 7.5/100 | 22.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 8 | 34 |
| Green cover | 0.3% | 3.0% |
| Population | 495 | 1,467 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Karloo reads as a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace; Utakarra is a regional smaller community with local services and a more relaxed pace.
Karloo pulls ahead on schools and education options, whereas Utakarra is the better pick for housing affordability, parks and reserves, and public transport access.
Choose Karloo if you are weighing families and households prioritising schools; lean toward Utakarra for investors and value-focused buyers.
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.