Carine vs Karrinyup
Karrinyup scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 100/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Karrinyup (1106) sits above Carine (1097). Carine skews owner-occupied (88%), Karrinyup runs more rental-dense (78% owner).
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Carine and Karrinyup side by side
| Measure | Carine | Karrinyup |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 88.0% | 78.0% |
| Renter occupied | 9.0% | 18.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1097 | 1106 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 100 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 7,330 | 9,886 |
| Median age | 43 | 41 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 716 mm | 695 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.7°C | 30.2°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
- For buyers
- We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Karrinyup edges out on average school ICSEA (1106 vs 1097).
Carine vs Karrinyup: common questions
Does Carine or Karrinyup have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Karrinyup scores 1106 vs 1097 in Carine. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Carine or Karrinyup?
Karrinyup scores 100/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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