Full-time 13.9%Part-time 9.7%Unemployed 5.3%Not in labour 71.1%
Dwelling Types
Karloo
House 94.2%Semi-detached 5.8%
Commute Mode
Karloo
Car 97.4%Walk 2.6%
Country of Birth
Australia
67.1%
England
2.4%
New Zealand
1.4%
Philippines
1.2%
Language at Home
English only
92.6%
Frequently Asked Questions about Karloo
Is Karloo safe?
Karloo has a safety score of 1/100, which is well 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: Mount Tarcoola (62/100), Rangeway (3/100), Wandina (34/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Karloo?
Median weekly rent in Karloo is $465/wk, making it one of the more affordable suburbs to rent in. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Mount Tarcoola ($620/wk), Rangeway ($450/wk), Wandina ($670/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
Is Karloo affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Karloo is $430K, up 14.6% over the past year. For renters, median weekly rent is $465/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Mount Tarcoola ($610K), Rangeway ($410K), Wandina ($730K). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/karloo
Karloo is a small suburb around 370 km from central Perth with a population of 495. Buyers can expect a median price of $430k and rent of $465/week, 58% below the Perth metro median.
Safety is a consideration, with the score of 1/100 trailing the metro average of 52 by 51 points. The suburb skews young with a median age of 33 and a household income of $1,233/week.