Karawara vs South Perth
The verdict
South Perth rates higher for education (88 vs 77). South Perth is closer to the coast (10.2 km vs 12.1 km).
Scores
KarawaraSouth Perth
| Karawara | South Perth | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 84 | 89 |
| Transport | 80 | 81 |
| Education | 77 | 88 |
| Liveability | 94 | 98 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Karawara | South Perth | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,842 | 12,596 |
| Median age | 31 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,718 | $2,026 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 49.8% | 60.9% |
| Born in Australia | 48.9% | 57.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.1 |
Growth: Karawara High Growth · South Perth Moderate Growth
Property
| Karawara | South Perth | |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| Karawara | South Perth | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 69 | 70 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 326 | 318 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 163 | 151 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,031 | 1,008 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,424 | 6,424 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Karawara | South Perth | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 4 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,140 |
See the full school list on each profile: Karawara · South Perth
Transport
| Karawara | South Perth | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 80 | 81 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 22 | 77 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 32 | 21 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.3 km | 2.5 km |
Liveability
| Karawara | South Perth | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.5°C | 30.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.5°C | 18.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 730 | 730 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 7 | 24 |
| Parks | 7 | 11 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | 10 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 12.1 km | 10.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 6.8 km | 3.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.1 km | 2.7 km |
Population & growth
| Karawara | South Perth | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,842 | 12,596 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,004 | 13,703 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,427 | 15,899 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.13% | 2.13% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Karawara or South Perth?
South Perth has the higher residential safety score (Karawara 69/100 vs South Perth 70/100).
Which has better public transport, Karawara or South Perth?
South Perth has the higher transport score (Karawara 80/100 vs South Perth 81/100).
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