Karrinyup
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Karrinyup, WA 6018.
About Karrinyup
Welcome to Karrinyup
Karrinyup sits in Perth's northern coastal corridor, roughly 12 kilometres from the CBD and just a few kilometres inland from the beaches of Trigg and Scarborough. It's a leafy, established suburb built around one of Perth's best-known shopping destinations, with tree-lined streets, generous blocks and a settled, family-oriented feel.
With a population of around 9,886 and a median age of 41, Karrinyup attracts a mix of long-term residents, upsizing families and downsizers who want space and convenience without giving up proximity to the coast. Bordered by Gwelup, Doubleview, Carine, Stirling and Innaloo, it offers easy access to a broader network of parks, schools and retail while retaining its own quiet, self-contained character.
Lifestyle & dining
Life in Karrinyup revolves around a comfortable, suburban rhythm rather than a bustling main street. Residents tend to head to Karrinyup Shopping Centre for their coffee and casual dining fix, while the short drive to Scarborough Beach or Trigg Point opens up a livelier strip of cafes, bars and restaurants for those after a coastal outing. It's a suburb that suits people who want the quiet of tree-lined residential streets during the week and the option of beachside energy on weekends.
Shopping
Karrinyup's defining feature is the Karrinyup Shopping Centre, one of Perth's major retail hubs, offering a full range of fashion, department store and specialty shopping alongside supermarkets and dining options. Its scale means residents rarely need to leave the suburb for day-to-day errands, and the centre also draws shoppers from neighbouring Gwelup, Carine and Stirling, giving the suburb a role as a regional retail anchor rather than just a local strip.
Getting around
Karrinyup is well served by bus routes connecting to Stirling and Glendalough train stations on the Joondalup line, giving residents a reasonably direct run into the CBD. Car remains the dominant mode of transport locally, with easy access to Karrinyup Road and North Beach Road linking through to Scarborough Beach Road and onward to the Mitchell Freeway via Stirling, making the commute into the city or up the coast straightforward for most households.
Schools & families
Families are well catered for, with Karrinyup Primary School and Deanmore Primary School both serving the local area, alongside Newborough Primary School and Our Lady of Good Counsel School nearby. St Mary's Anglican Girls' School, one of Perth's well-regarded independent schools, is also on the doorstep, giving families a strong mix of public and private options without needing to leave the immediate area.
Parks & recreation
Green space is one of Karrinyup's quieter strengths, with local reserves and playing fields threaded through the residential streets, and the beaches of Trigg and Scarborough only a short drive away for surfing, swimming or a coastal walk. Golf is well represented too, with Karrinyup home to a highly regarded golf course that adds to the suburb's leafy, established feel.
The property market
Karrinyup's property market is dominated by houses, which make up 88% of current listings, with land, apartments and townhouses making up small pockets of the remainder. The median house price sits at $1.44 million, reflecting the suburb's larger blocks and proximity to the coast, and recent growth of 6.7% points to sustained buyer demand. Renters can expect a median of $850 a week, underlining Karrinyup's position as a premium, family-focused pocket of Perth's northern suburbs rather than an entry-level market.
Market snapshot
Karrinyup property market
Median sale price
$1.44m
House · 3 bed
Median rent
$850
per week
Gross rental yield
3.1%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$1.04m
Median
$1.44m
Premium
$1.86m
Days on market
14
Auction clearance
0%
Sold this year
59
Median sold price trend · House 3 bed
Compound growth +13.3% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Karrinyup by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Karrinyup, WA 6018.
Population
9,886
residents (2021)
Median age
41
years
Household income
$2,456
median, per week
Median rent
$450
per week
Median mortgage
$2,588
per month
Mortgage / income
24%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Karrinyup
Government school catchment
Independent & Catholic schools
Recent results
Recently sold in Karrinyup
$850k
30B Murray Way
Sold ~July 2026
$1.02m
35 Hampton Street
Sold ~July 2026
$2.45m
28A Edmondson Crescent
Sold ~July 2026
$1.58m
15 Dean Street
Sold ~July 2026
$1.02m
17B Draycott Street
Sold ~July 2026
$1.18m
32 Murray Way
Sold ~July 2026
$2.24m
48 Edmondson Crescent
Sold ~July 2026
$1.22m
38B Burroughs Road
Sold ~July 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
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Common questions
Karrinyup suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Karrinyup?
The median house price in Karrinyup, WA is $1.44m for a 3-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 6.7%.
How much is rent in Karrinyup?
The median weekly rent in Karrinyup is around $850 per week.
Is Karrinyup a good place to live?
Karrinyup is a suburb of Perth, the capital city of Western Australia, and is located 12 km north of Perth's central business district. Karrinyup is an established residential suburb in WA, with a population of around 9,886 and 5 schools in the area.
What is the population of Karrinyup?
Karrinyup has a population of 9,886 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 41.
What schools are in Karrinyup?
There are 5 schools in or near Karrinyup, including St Mary's Anglican Girls' School, Deanmore Primary School and Karrinyup Primary School.
How long do homes take to sell in Karrinyup?
Properties in Karrinyup take around 14 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 0%.
How much do you need to buy in Karrinyup?
Entry-level properties in Karrinyup start around $1.04m, while premium homes reach $1.86m.
What suburbs are near Karrinyup?
Suburbs near Karrinyup include Gwelup, Doubleview, Carine, Stirling and Innaloo.
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