Karrakup vs Whitby
The verdict
Whitby rates higher for transport (40 vs 0). Whitby is closer to the coast (23.7 km vs 28.1 km).
Scores
KarrakupWhitby
| Karrakup | Whitby | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 19 | 32 |
| Transport | 0 | 40 |
| Education | 43 | 39 |
| Liveability | 17 | 19 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Karrakup | Whitby | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 172 | 1,005 |
| Median age | 47 | 28 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,968 | $2,117 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 23.7% | 18.5% |
| Born in Australia | 65.1% | 71.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 3 |
Growth: Karrakup High Growth · Whitby High Growth
Property
| Karrakup | Whitby | |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| Karrakup | Whitby | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 69 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 581 | 299 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 199 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,163 | 995 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,424 | 6,424 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Karrakup | Whitby | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 0 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | Data not available |
Transport
| Karrakup | Whitby | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 40 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 1 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 129 | 127 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 6.9 km | 3.4 km |
Liveability
| Karrakup | Whitby | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.5°C | 30.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.5°C | 18.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 730 | 730 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 1 | 4 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 28.1 km | 23.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 38.9 km | 38.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 14.3 km | 15.6 km |
Population & growth
| Karrakup | Whitby | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 172 | 1,005 |
| Estimated 2025 | 193 | 1,128 |
| Projected 2041 | 309 | 1,807 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.92% | 2.93% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Karrakup or Whitby?
Whitby has the higher transport score (Karrakup 0/100 vs Whitby 40/100).
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