Full-time 29.5%Part-time 24.3%Unemployed 2.4%Not in labour 43.8%
Dwelling Types
Karridale
House 97.2%Other 2.8%
Commute Mode
Karridale
Car 74.3%Transit 2.1%Walk 6.3%WFH 17.4%
Country of Birth
Australia
72.6%
England
9.5%
New Zealand
1.9%
Language at Home
English only
97.6%
Frequently Asked Questions about Karridale
Is Karridale safe?
Karridale has a safety score of 72/100, which is above 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 down in recent years. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Augusta (55/100), Margaret River (WA) (71/100), Gnarabup (87/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Karridale?
Median weekly rent in Karridale is $250/wk, making it one of the more affordable suburbs to rent in. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Augusta ($625/wk), Margaret River (WA) ($800/wk), Gnarabup ($750/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
What are schools like in Karridale?
Karridale has a school rating of 25/100 across 1 schools, which is below average for Perth. The highest-rated school is Karridale Primary School (Primary). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of July 2026)
Is Karridale affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Karridale is $900K, up 45.9% over the past year. For renters, median weekly rent is $250/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Augusta ($975K), Margaret River (WA) ($1.1M), Gnarabup ($2.8M). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/karridale
Karridale is a small suburb around 260 km from central Perth with a population of 317. At $900k and rent of $250/week, the local housing market is 12% below the Perth metro median.
Residents enjoy a high safety score of 72/100, 20 points above the metro average of 52, with low rates of both property crime and violent offences. It has 1 school with a combined rating of 25/100, around average.
The suburb's median age of 48 and household income of $1,359/week sit near the broader average.