Carine
WA 6020 · Stirling
7,330 (2021) → 7,698 est. (2025) · High Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Carine is a high growth suburb in Stirling, WA 6020, about 13km from Perth CBD. Recent property sales in Carine are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 74/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Carine has an overall score of 78/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 70/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (9.25%), South Africa (2.96%), New Zealand (2.11%), Scotland (1.34%), China (1.15%)
Top languages: Mandarin (1.62%), Italian (1.04%), German (0.83%), Spanish (0.64%), Cantonese (0.57%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Residential Safety
WAdoesn't publish crime data at the suburb level. The rates shown are the police-region average applied to this suburb, so other suburbs in the same region share the same figures.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: WA Police (regional aggregate) · Updated 2025
Schools
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1058 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Carine Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1119
- Carine Senior High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1091
Nearby (within 10km)
- Davallia Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 1116
- Poynter Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 1131
- Hawker Park Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1089
- Karrinyup Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1119
- North Beach Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1117
- Liwara Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.2kmICSEA 1090
- Glendale Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1049
- Marmion Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1117
- Duncraig Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1100
- Lake Gwelup Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 1127
- Our Lady of Grace SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.6kmICSEA 1108
- Glengarry Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 1098
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Limited cultural access
Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Not much nightlife
Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.
Government liquor register data is not yet available for WA. Venue counts are estimated from OpenStreetMap within 2km of the suburb centre.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Carine
Is Carine safe?
Carine has a residential safety score of 70/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 6,424 per 100,000 across all categories.
How far is Carine from Perth CBD?
Carine is about 13.2 km from Perth CBD, an estimated 52 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Carine?
Carine has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1105 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Carine?
Carine has a transport score of 74/100 and 33 bus stops.