Moving to Carine WA 6020
What the official numbers say about living in Carine — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $450 a week, against a median household income of $2,442 a week.
Who you'll be living with
Carine grew 13% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (6,480 → 7,330 people).
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, South Africa, New Zealand; most spoken languages besides English: Mandarin, Italian, German.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Carine sits in the country’s more advantaged bracket (decile 10 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (78% of workers), while 15% work from home.
Nearest train station: Warwick, 1.7 km north-east.
Nearest bus interchange: Whitfords Bus Terminal, 6 km north.
Nearest ferry wharf: Rottnest Ferry, 5.1 km north-west.
Nearest airport: Perth Airport, 19.9 km south-east.
The Perth CBD is roughly 13 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 39 schools · 47 cafes & restaurants · 8 supermarkets · 48 parks · 6 beaches — see them all on the Carine profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Carine Senior High School 450 m · Carine Primary School 700 m · Poynter Primary School 1.3 km · Davallia Primary School 1.5 km · Warwick Child Care 1.9 km · Karrinyup Primary School 1.9 km · North Beach Primary School 2 km · Hawker Park Primary School 2.1 km
Groceries: Carine Glades IGA 1 km · IGA 2.6 km · African Heritage 2.6 km · The Source Bulk Foods 2.7 km · Woolworths 2.8 km · Aldi 2.8 km · Coles 2.8 km · Coles 3 km
Parks and reserves: Okely Lorraine Reserve 200 m · Alvaston Ashover Ballidon Reserve 500 m · Fairlane / Waldorf Reserve 550 m · Corander / The Lanterns Reserve 700 m · Edlaston Park 750 m · Carine Open Space 800 m · Poynter Park 850 m · Chellaston Park 900 m
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Carine, most often seen first: South-western Australian Magpie · Laughing Turtle-dove · Western Australian Raven · Western Red Wattlebird · Eastern Rainbow Lorikeet · Red Wattlebird.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Carine, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carine here | 7,330 | — | 10/10 | 23% |
| Duncraig | 15,982 | — | 10/10 | 10% |
| Karrinyup | 9,886 | — | 10/10 | 27% |
| Gwelup | 5,391 | — | 10/10 | 28% |
| North Beach | 3,689 | — | 10/10 | 24% |
| Watermans Bay | 1,369 | — | 10/10 | 50% |
| Marmion | 2,390 | — | 10/10 | 8% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Stirling — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Moore — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 6020 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Carine profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $450 a week.
The population grew 13% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 6,480 people to 7,330. It sits about 13 km from the Perth CBD in a straight line, and Warwick station is roughly 1.7 km away. Local government is Stirling council, and the federal seat is Moore.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Carine vs Duncraig · Carine vs Karrinyup.
Nearby guides: Duncraig · Karrinyup · Gwelup · North Beach · Watermans Bay · Marmion.
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