8 min drive to Eglinton + 5 min transfer + 54 min train
0 min
Cycle to Perth CBD
0 min
Walk to Perth CBD
Demographics & Census
44 yrs
Median Age
Perth Metro avg: 39 yrs
$2307/wk
Household Income
Perth Metro avg: $1720/wk
2.8%
Unemployment
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
70%
Home Ownership
Perth Metro avg: 0%
16.9%
WFH Rate
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
3.1
Household Size
Perth Metro avg: 2.6
Employment
Carabooda
Full-time 31.5%Part-time 21.5%Unemployed 1.6%Not in labour 45.4%
Dwelling Types
Carabooda
House 94.7%Other 5.3%
Commute Mode
Carabooda
Car 68.8%Transit 3.6%Walk 5.7%WFH 21.9%
Country of Birth
Australia
58.1%
England
11.0%
Vietnam
2.9%
South Africa
2.7%
New Zealand
1.6%
Language at Home
English only
84.8%
Vietnamese
2.5%
Mandarin
0.7%
Frequently Asked Questions about Carabooda
Is Carabooda safe?
Carabooda has a safety score of 29/100, which is below average for Perth suburbs. A higher score means lower reported crime per resident. Violent crime rates are higher than property crime, which is unusual for Perth. Crime has been trending up in recent years. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Alkimos (48/100), Eglinton (WA) (50/100), Butler (WA) (40/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Carabooda?
Median weekly rent in Carabooda is $650/wk, making it one of the more affordable suburbs to rent in. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Alkimos ($700/wk), Eglinton (WA) ($670/wk), Butler (WA) ($670/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
How far is Carabooda from Perth CBD?
Carabooda is 38 minutes by car, or 101 minutes by public transport, or 67 minutes by park-and-ride from Perth CBD. The suburb is car-dependent — most errands require driving. (Data as of July 2026)
Is Carabooda affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Carabooda is $2.5M. For renters, median weekly rent is $650/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Alkimos ($826K), Eglinton (WA) ($790K), Butler (WA) ($767K). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/carabooda
Carabooda is a small suburb around 38 minutes' drive from central Perth with a population of 444. At $2.50M and rent of $650/week, the local housing market is 145% above the Perth metro median.
Carabooda sits a 38-minute drive from the CBD (101 min by transit), and most residents drive (53%). The safety score of 29/100 sits 23 points below the metro average of 52.
The suburb's median age of 44 and household income of $2,307/week sit near the broader average.