Question 1

Is Karrinyup a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

Karrinyup is an established northern suburb centred on Karrinyup Shopping Centre and the Karrinyup Golf Course, with tree-lined streets, parks and recreational open space. Housing ranges from post-war brick and weatherboard cottages to renovated family homes and newer infill townhouses, which attracts families and professionals seeking space and convenience. The community leans towards families, with couple families with children the largest group, and about 81.1% of homes are owner-occupied.

Everyday life is supported by nearby coastal beaches, local playing fields and walking tracks, plus straightforward car and bus connections to surrounding employment and education precincts. The area is affected by several transport projects and local upgrades, including a freeway interchange and bridge, a shared-path underpass, bus improvements and an upgrade to the bus depot to support electric buses and added EV charging infrastructure. A major upgrade to Karrinyup Primary School is funded and the City is preparing options for the library site and surrounding land. Whether Karrinyup suits you depends on the mix of space, amenities and connectivity you want.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in Karrinyup?

Accepted Answer

At a median of $1,850,000, a house in Karrinyup works out to about 14.5 times a typical local household's annual income at the last Census (median household weekly income $2,456, or $127,712 a year). That places buying a house well above what a typical local household earned at the last Census.

Rents take a sizeable share of local incomes: a house rent of $970 a week would be about 39.5% of a typical household's weekly income at the last Census, and a unit rent of $845 a week would be about 34.4%. If you're renting rather than buying, those rent shares are the figure that matters.

Everyone's financial situation is different, so it's important to consider your own circumstances when deciding which suburb is right for you.

Question 3

Is Karrinyup a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

Karrinyup's figures over the past 12 months show a clear split between values and rents. House values climbed 12.4% and house rents rose 7.8% — so on the house side capital growth was the stronger movement this year, with values up strongly and rents up solidly. Units tell a different story: unit values grew a modest 2.9% while unit rents jumped 11.2%, meaning units saw only modest price growth but a strong rise in rental income. Which of those patterns matters to you will depend on whether you prioritise capital growth or rental income.

This information has been prepared without taking your objectives, needs and overall financial situation into account. It is not meant to be a substitute for professional financial advice. For this reason, you should consider the appropriateness of the information and, if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.

	Houses	Units
Median price Past 3 months	$1.85M	N/A
Change in value Past 12 months	12.4%	2.9%
Sold Past 3 months	33	2
Median days on market Past 12 months	14	N/A
Average rent Past 12 months	$970	$845
Change in rent Past 12 months	7.8%	11.2%

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