Karrinyup vs North Beach
The verdict
Karrinyup rates higher for liveability (81 vs 68). North Beach is closer to the coast (660 m vs 2.3 km).
Scores
KarrinyupNorth Beach
| Karrinyup | North Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 74 | 69 |
| Transport | 62 | 63 |
| Education | 79 | 76 |
| Liveability | 81 | 68 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Karrinyup | North Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,886 | 3,689 |
| Median age | 41 | 44 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,456 | $2,124 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 55.4% | 51.8% |
| Born in Australia | 69.1% | 69.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.3 |
Growth: Karrinyup High Growth · North Beach Moderate Growth
Property
| Karrinyup | North Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| Karrinyup | North Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 70 | 70 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 314 | 325 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 152 | 163 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,012 | 1,003 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,424 | 6,424 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Karrinyup | North Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 5 | 2 |
| Government | 3 | 1 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,107 | 1,113 |
See the full school list on each profile: Karrinyup · North Beach
Transport
| Karrinyup | North Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 62 | 63 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 66 | 27 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 47 | 54 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.6 km | 3.9 km |
Liveability
| Karrinyup | North Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.5°C | 30.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.5°C | 18.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 730 | 730 |
| Supermarkets | 4 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 35 | 2 |
| Parks | 29 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | 6 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | 3 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.3 km | 660 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 11.7 km | 13.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 2.4 km | 650 m |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 11.3 km | 13.1 km |
Population & growth
| Karrinyup | North Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 9,886 | 3,689 |
| Estimated 2025 | 10,383 | 4,016 |
| Projected 2041 | 13,222 | 4,078 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.23% | 2.15% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Karrinyup or North Beach?
Karrinyup and North Beach have similar residential safety scores (70 and 70/100).
Which has better schools, Karrinyup or North Beach?
North Beach has a higher average school ICSEA (Karrinyup 1107 vs North Beach 1113; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Karrinyup or North Beach?
North Beach has the higher transport score (Karrinyup 62/100 vs North Beach 63/100).
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