Full-time 21.7%Part-time 11.9%Unemployed 1.3%Not in labour 65.0%
Dwelling Types
Karakin
House 100.0%
Commute Mode
Karakin
Car 77.8%WFH 22.2%
Country of Birth
Australia
68.2%
England
9.6%
South Africa
2.1%
Vietnam
1.3%
New Zealand
1.3%
Language at Home
English only
95.1%
Frequently Asked Questions about Karakin
Is Karakin safe?
Karakin has a safety score of 28/100, 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: Lancelin (37/100), Gabbadah (81/100), Woodridge (WA) (89/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Karakin?
Median weekly rent in Karakin is $480/wk, making it one of the more affordable suburbs to rent in. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Lancelin ($550/wk), Gabbadah ($600/wk), Woodridge (WA) ($500/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
Is Karakin affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Karakin is $930K. For renters, median weekly rent is $480/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Lancelin ($750K), Gabbadah ($945K), Woodridge (WA) ($800K). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/karakin
Karakin is a small suburb around 105 km from central Perth with a population of 239. At $930k and rent of $480/week, the local housing market is 9% below the Perth metro median.
The safety score of 28/100 sits 24 points below the metro average of 52. The mature median age of 60 and household income of $919/week reflect an established community.