Average rent in Karrinyup - Gwelup - Carine, WA2026

Karrinyup - Gwelup - Carine sits in the Stirling local government area, 12km from the Perth CBD, with a population of around 22,602 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $460/week — above the Western Australia state median of $337/week. 13% of households rent, and the rest own outright or are paying off a mortgage.

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ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
22,602

ABS 2021

Median age
42
Distance to Perth
12 km
Households renting
13%
Separate houses
86%
Flats / apartments
3%
Born overseas
28%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Stirling

Renting in Karrinyup - Gwelup - Carine

Karrinyup - Gwelup - Carine is one of the more expensive parts of Western Australia to rent in — the typical renter pays $460/week, around 36% above the state median of $337/week (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (around 82% are owners or paying a mortgage), and the suburb is mostly separate houses (86%) rather than units. That mix usually means a smaller, slower-turnover rental pool than in inner-city areas at a similar price. The suburb sits 12km from Perth, with a population of around 22,602 and a median age of 42. The biggest occupation category is Professionals. Renters often wait longer here, and inspections fill quickly when stock does come up.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Karrinyup - Gwelup - Carine?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Karrinyup - Gwelup - Carine, WA was $460. Where renters have submitted recent reports through RenterSay, the live figure shown above reflects post-2021 changes. State rent indices like CoreLogic and Domain suggest the 2021 baseline is now several years stale — treat it as the historical anchor, not the current asking price.
How does Karrinyup - Gwelup - Carine rent compare to Western Australia?+
The Western Australia state median weekly rent was $337 at the 2021 Census, while Karrinyup - Gwelup - Carine came in at $460 — 36% above. Karrinyup - Gwelup - Carine sits 12km from Perth, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 86% separate houses and 3% flats).
Which suburbs near Karrinyup - Gwelup - Carine have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Karrinyup - Gwelup - Carine's $460/week (ABS 2021) include Madeley - Darch, Landsdale, Canning Vale - West. Applecross - Ardross, Woodvale, Sorrento - Marmion sit above. Bear in mind that lower nominal rent doesn't always reflect better value once you factor in commute time, transit access, and housing condition — the rent submission form below lets you contribute to the live picture for your area.

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