Western Australia · Suburb Profile

Carine WA — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Carine, Western Australia. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Carine WA is 7,330 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Carine is $969 per week ($50,388 per year). Median rent in Carine is $450 per week ($1,950 per month). Carine has a median age of 43 years, older than the national median of 38. Carine has a population density of 1565.8 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Carine is England. The most common religion is No Religion (49% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Mandarin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Carine is $2,340.

Carine Map

📍

Loading map…

Carine Population

residents (Census 2021)

Carine Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$969/wk

$50,388 per year

#1444 of 14,663

🏠

Median Rent

$450/wk

$1,950 per month

#1049 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

43years

5 years older than national median

🏡

Mortgage

$2,340/mo

Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.7 per bedroom

Carine Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.2% (3,602) Female 50.8% (3,725)

Population Density

1565.8

people per km²

7,330 people · 4.7 km²

Households

2.8

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$2,856

Family income/wk

Carine Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Carine Housing Tenure

🏠

Owned outright

51.1% 1,100 dwellings

🏦

Owned with mortgage

48.9% 1,052 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Carine Country of Birth

Australia

84.0%

England

11.7%

India

1.3%

China

1.2%

Germany

0.6%

Canada

0.4%

France

0.3%

Hong Kong

0.2%

Iran

0.2%

Brazil

0.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Carine Religion

No Religion

48.5%

Catholic

22.3%

Anglican

15.1%

Not stated

5.6%

Uniting Church

2.9%

Christian (other)

2.6%

Eastern Orthodox

1.4%

Baptist

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Carine Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

74.9%

Year 10 or equivalent

16.3%

Year 11 or equivalent

6.9%

Year 9 or equivalent

2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Carine Languages Spoken at Home

Mandarin

22.8%

Other

19.2%

Italian

15.6%

German

14.3%

Spanish

8.9%

Cantonese

7.1%

Macedon

6.3%

Greek

5.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Carine Employment

💼

Employed full-time

36.4% 1,968 people

⏰

Employed part-time

25.8% 1,397 people

🔍

Unemployed

2.3% 126 people

🏠

Not in labour force

35.5% 1,918 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Carine Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

43.6%

Certificate III/IV

19.9%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

16.4%

Postgraduate Degree

12.2%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

6.7%

Certificate I/II

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Carine Occupation

Professionals

42.0%

Managers

18.9%

Technicians & Trade Workers

11.1%

Clerical & Administrative

10.7%

Community & Personal Service

8.2%

Sales Workers

4.8%

Labourers

2.3%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Carine Field of Study

Management & Commerce

24.5%

Engineering

16.6%

Health

13.8%

Society & Culture

11.8%

Education

10.8%

Architecture & Building

5.3%

Natural & Physical Sciences

4.7%

Creative Arts

4.1%

Information Technology

3.3%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

2.9%

Agriculture & Environment

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Carine Dwelling Types

Separate house

89.6%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

9.5%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Carine Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.3%

$1-$149/wk

0.8%

$150-$299/wk

1.0%

$300-$399/wk

0.9%

$400-$499/wk

3.4%

$500-$649/wk

2.6%

$650-$799/wk

4.1%

$800-$999/wk

5.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

6.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.3%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

10.5%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

7.0%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

8.0%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

6.0%

$4,000+/wk

27.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Carine Marital Status

💍

Married

63.4% 3,647

↔️

Separated

1.6% 94

📋

Divorced

5.9% 341

🕊️

Widowed

5.1% 294

👤

Never married

23.9% 1,377

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Carine Ancestry

English

33.7%

Australian

25.3%

Irish

9.1%

Scottish

8.9%

Other

6.3%

Italian

4.9%

German

2.9%

Chinese

2.8%

Dutch

1.8%

Indian

1.6%

South African

1.4%

Welsh

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Carine School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

40.1%

Secondary — Government

24.0%

Pre-school

8.8%

Vocational Education

6.3%

Primary — Catholic

6.2%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

5.8%

Secondary — Catholic

5.0%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Carine Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

4.8% 692

✅

No need for assistance

95.2% 13,582

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Carine Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

21.8% 1,216

—

Not a volunteer

78.2% 4,358

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Carine Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

4.9%

$300-$449/mo

2.4%

$450-$599/mo

1.4%

$600-$799/mo

3.3%

$800-$999/mo

2.8%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

8.1%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

11.9%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

22.0%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

20.7%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

22.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Carine How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

71.1%

Did not go to work

16.7%

Car (passenger)

4.3%

Train

3.9%

Bicycle

0.9%

Walked only

0.8%

Bus

0.7%

Other

0.6%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.4%

Truck

0.3%

Taxi/Rideshare

0.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Carine Car Ownership

0 vehicles

1.2%

1 vehicle

23.5%

2 vehicles

52.1%

3 vehicles

15.1%

4+ vehicles

8.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Carine Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

0.5%

2 bedrooms

8.2%

3 bedrooms

23.2%

4 bedrooms

55.9%

5 bedrooms

10.9%

6+ bedrooms

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Carine Population Mobility

8.9%

moved in the last year

30.7%

moved in the last 5 years

3.4%

unemployment rate (Census)

64.0%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Carine Indigenous Population

0.7%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

100

Indigenous residents

14,224

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Carine Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

498

Asthma

285

Arthritis

233

Heart disease

218

Diabetes

161

Cancer

151

Lung condition

Stroke

Kidney disease

Dementia

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Carine Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

8.4%

$1-$149/wk

5.7%

$150-$299/wk

6.2%

$300-$399/wk

3.1%

$400-$499/wk

2.4%

$500-$649/wk

2.7%

$650-$799/wk

7.5%

$800-$999/wk

8.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.3%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

13.7%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

4.3%

$3,500+/wk

8.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Carine Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

48.1%

Couple — no children

25.6%

Couple — no children under 15

19.0%

One parent — children under 15

3.9%

One parent — no children under 15

3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Carine Military Service

🎖️

Current ADF — Regular

0.1% 6

🛡️

Current ADF — Reserves

0.1% 8

🏅

Previously served

3.4% 185

👤

Never served

96.4% 5,319

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Carine Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

13.5% 752

—

Did not provide

86.5% 4,822

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Carine Children Ever Born

No children

22.1%

1 child

10.7%

2 children

42.2%

3 children

20.0%

4 children

4.6%

5+ children

0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Carine When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

206

1971–1980

219

1981–1990

366

1991–2000

239

2001–2010

553

2011–2015

262

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Carine Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

22.3%

5–14 hours

32.6%

15–29 hours

16.6%

30+ hours

9.8%

Did not do domestic work

18.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Carine Household Size

1 person

15.3%

2 persons

35.4%

3 persons

13.8%

4 persons

25.1%

5 persons

8.1%

6+ persons

2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Carine Where Residents Moved From

Same address

6,442

Moved from WA

469

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from VIC

Moved from overseas

Moved from NSW

Moved from QLD

Moved from TAS

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Carine Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

87.2%

Step family — no other children

10.1%

Blended family — no other children

1.8%

Other couple — children only

0.5%

Intact family — other children present

0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Carine Schools

schools nearby

government

1092

avg ICSEA score

12,746

total students

St Mary's Anglican Girls' School Independent

Combined · PP-12 · 1,483 students

1151

ICSEA

Poynter Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 436 students

1128

ICSEA

Lake Gwelup Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 552 students

1126

ICSEA

Carine Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 578 students

1123

ICSEA

Davallia Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 553 students

1122

ICSEA

Marmion Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 375 students

1121

ICSEA

Karrinyup Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 561 students

1115

ICSEA

Sorrento Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 442 students

1109

ICSEA

Our Lady of Grace School Catholic

Primary · PP-6 · 587 students

1108

ICSEA

Carine Senior High School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 2,545 students

1105

ICSEA

Duncraig Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 459 students

1105

ICSEA

Glengarry Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 396 students

1104

ICSEA

Our Lady of Good Counsel School Catholic

Primary · PP-6 · 152 students

1095

ICSEA

Liwara Catholic Primary School Catholic

Primary · PP-6 · 394 students

1092

ICSEA

North Beach Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 417 students

1091

ICSEA

Showing 15 of 23 schools

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

View all schools in Carine with map →

Carine Rent Prices & Affordability

18%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,442/wk

Median Rent $450/wk

Rent-to-Income 18.4%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Carine

Your weekly income

≈ $10,582/month

Median rent $450/wk

Left after rent $1,992/wk

Rent share 18.4%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Tarcoola Beach

Income: $1,027/wk Rent: $300/wk Save: $150/wk

Pink Lake

Income: $851/wk Rent: $300/wk Save: $150/wk

Strathalbyn (WA)

Income: $887/wk Rent: $318/wk Save: $132/wk

Woodbridge (WA)

Income: $885/wk Rent: $325/wk Save: $125/wk

Jarrahdale

Income: $933/wk Rent: $325/wk Save: $125/wk

Booragoon

Income: $847/wk Rent: $410/wk Save: $40/wk

Attadale

Income: $1,066/wk Rent: $425/wk Save: $25/wk

South Bunbury

Income: $791/wk Rent: $300/wk Save: $150/wk

Carine vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in WA

Jane Brook

Pop: 3,670 Income: $973/wk Rent: $440/wk

Connolly

Pop: 3,675 Income: $948/wk Rent: $415/wk

Leederville

Pop: 3,686 Income: $1,310/wk Rent: $430/wk

North Beach (WA)

Pop: 3,689 Income: $1,016/wk Rent: $380/wk

Lathlain

Pop: 3,699 Income: $1,025/wk Rent: $350/wk

Eden Hill

Pop: 3,703 Income: $788/wk Rent: $340/wk

Compare Carine

Carine vs Jane Brook →Carine vs Connolly →Carine vs Leederville →Carine vs North Beach (WA) →

Frequently Asked Questions About Carine

What is the population of Carine WA?

The population of Carine WA is 7,330 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1565.8 people per km².Carine is ranked #990 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Carine?

The median personal income in Carine WA is $969 per week, or $50,388 per year.The median household income is $2,442 per week.Family income is $2,856 per week.Carine is ranked #1,444 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Carine?

Median rent in Carine WA is $450 per week ($1,950 per month).Rent represents 18.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.Carine ranks #1,049 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Carine?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Carine WA is $2,340. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Carine?

The median age in Carine WA is 43 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Carine a good suburb to live in?

Carine is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 7,330.The median income is $969/wk, which is above the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (18.4% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Explore More

📊 Australian Average Salary 🏘️ Australian House Prices 🌆 Perth Cost of Living

Looking for schools, childcare centres, and playgrounds in this area? See kid.com.au for family facilities data.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 50262. All dollar figures in AUD.