Karrinyup
WA 6018 · Stirling
9,886 (2021) → 10,383 est. (2025) · High Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Karrinyup is a high growth suburb in Stirling, WA 6018, about 12km from Perth CBD. Recent property sales in Karrinyup are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 5 schools, a transport score of 62/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Karrinyup has an overall score of 74/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 70/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 6018 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (6.89%), South Africa (2.38%), New Zealand (2.04%), Scotland (1.18%), Ireland (1.02%)
Top languages: Mandarin (1.54%), Italian (1.41%), German (0.77%), French (0.67%), Cantonese (0.63%)
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 1064 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Mary's Anglican Girls' SchoolCombined · IndependentICSEA 1151
- Karrinyup Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1115
- Deanmore Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1111
- Our Lady of Good Counsel SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1095
- Newborough Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1086
Nearby (within 10km)
- North Beach Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1091
- Lake Gwelup Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1126
- Our Lady of Grace SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2kmICSEA 1108
- Carine Senior High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1105
- Carine Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1123
- Yuluma Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1038
- St John's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.5kmICSEA 1102
- Doubleview Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 1118
- St Dominic's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.8kmICSEA 1108
- International School of Western AustraliaCombined · Independent · 2.8kmICSEA 1180
- Scarborough Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.9kmICSEA 1101
- West Balcatta Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.1kmICSEA 1070
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
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.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
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
Some cultural venues
Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.
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
No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.
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
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Karrinyup
Is Karrinyup safe?
Karrinyup 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 9,115 per 100,000 across all categories.
How far is Karrinyup from Perth CBD?
Karrinyup is about 11.7 km from Perth CBD, an estimated 47 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Karrinyup?
Karrinyup has 5 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1112 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Karrinyup?
Karrinyup has a transport score of 62/100 and 66 bus stops.