Golden Bay vs Karnup
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The verdict
Golden Bay rates higher for liveability (63 vs 32). Golden Bay is closer to the coast (1.3 km vs 4.4 km).
Scores
Golden BayKarnup
| Golden Bay | Karnup | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 44 | 26 |
| Transport | 28 | 10 |
| Education | 39 | 38 |
| Liveability | 63 | 32 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Golden Bay | Karnup | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,681 | 2,096 |
| Median age | 30 | 30 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,891 | $2,122 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 20.3% | 18.4% |
| Born in Australia | 69.6% | 68.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 3 |
Growth: Golden Bay Moderate Growth · Karnup High Growth
Property
| Golden Bay | Karnup | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Data not available
Safety
| Golden Bay | Karnup | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 70 | 70 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 317 | 334 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 158 | 143 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,003 | 1,002 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,424 | 6,424 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Golden Bay | Karnup | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 965 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Golden Bay · Karnup
Transport
| Golden Bay | Karnup | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 28 | 10 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 14 | 1 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 173 | 169 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 5.5 km | 6.7 km |
Liveability
| Golden Bay | Karnup | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 800 | 800 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 1 |
| Parks | 16 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | 9 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 1.3 km | 4.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 53.6 km | 52.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 1.2 km | 4.4 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 12.1 km | 13.2 km |
Population & growth
| Golden Bay | Karnup | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,681 | 2,096 |
| Estimated 2025 | 6,506 | 2,653 |
| Projected 2041 | 7,223 | 7,845 |
| Annual growth rate | 3.45% | 6.07% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Golden Bay or Karnup?
Golden Bay and Karnup have similar residential safety scores (70 and 70/100).
Which has better public transport, Golden Bay or Karnup?
Golden Bay has the higher transport score (Golden Bay 28/100 vs Karnup 10/100).
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