Karrinyup (WA)

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Recent estimates as of May 2026 place the number of residents in the suburb of Karrinyup at approximately 11,292, drawing on national address validation and ABS updates. Compared to the 2021 Census count of 9,886, this represents a gain of 1,406 people, or 14.2%. The estimate is supported by Districts analysis of the June 2025 ABS release showing 11,205 residents, supplemented by 127 validated new addresses established post-census. The suburb of Karrinyup features a population density of 1,745 residents per square kilometer, which exceeds the typical figure across assessed Australian communities. The growth rate of 14.2% since the 2021 Census outpaced both the national benchmark of 9.3% and the wider SA3 region, positioning the suburb of Karrinyup as a regional growth leader. This expansion was largely underpinned by overseas migration, which accounted for approximately 67.0% of the overall population growth during recent times.

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Karrinyup is characterized by a highly educated resident workforce with a strong concentration of professionals, a low unemployment rate of 2.0%, and a 4.2% annual growth in total employment. As of March 2026, the employed resident population stands at 6,114, with the local unemployment rate sitting 2.2 percentage points below the Greater Perth average of 4.2%. Participation in the labor force matches the metropolitan average of 70.2% closely. Census records show that a modest 13.0% of local workers operated from home, though this figure was likely influenced by public health restrictions during the pandemic.

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Tax statistics from the financial year 2023 highlight that personal incomes in the suburb of Karrinyup are exceptionally high on a national scale. The median income among taxpayers is $65,850, and the average income is $94,089, compared to the Greater Perth averages of $60,748 and $80,248. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.93% since the financial year 2023, local income estimates are approximately $73,047 for the median and $104,373 for the average as of March 2026. Census figures place household, family, and individual incomes in the suburb of Karrinyup in the upper tiers nationally, falling between the 77th and 89th percentiles. The largest income group comprises 28.0% of local residents, or 3,161 people, who receive over $4000 weekly, contrasting with the wider metropolitan region where the largest cohort of falls between and . High-income earners making over weekly make up of the area, indicating substantial financial capacity. Housing costs represent of total income, while strong weekly earnings place residents in the th percentile for disposable income, and the local SEIFA income index ranks in the th decile.

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At the time of the most recent census, the housing mix in Karrinyup consisted of 86.9% separate houses and 13.1% alternative formats such as townhouses, apartments, and semi-detached properties, compared to 77.8% houses and 22.1% alternative formats across metropolitan Perth. Home ownership rates in Karrinyup are high at 40.2%, with the remaining properties occupied by households with a mortgage (40.9%) or renters (18.9%). The median mortgage repayment of $2,588 per month is higher than the Perth metropolitan average of $1,907, while the median weekly rent is $450, compared to $350 for the metro area. On a national scale, mortgage payments in Karrinyup are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rent is above the national average of $375.

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Families make up the majority of households in Karrinyup at 77.0%, consisting of couples with children at 41.5%, couples without children at 26.2%, and single-parent households at 8.3%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 23.0%, consisting of lone-person households at 20.2% and group shared households at 2.9%. The median household size stands at 2.7 people, which is slightly larger than the average of 2.6 for Greater Perth.

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Residents of Karrinyup demonstrate high rates of educational attainment, with 41.7% of those aged 15 and older holding a university degree, compared to 27.9% across Western Australia and 29.0% in the local SA4 region. This education profile supports participation in knowledge-based industries. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 28.6%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 8.5% and graduate diplomas at 4.6%. Vocational and technical training is also well represented, with 27.2% of residents aged 15 and older holding vocational credentials, split between advanced diplomas at 11.2% and certificates at 16.0%.

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Public transport services in Karrinyup include 70 active bus stops. These stops accommodate 7 distinct routes, which support a combined total of 815 weekly passenger trips. Local transit access is good, with residents living an average of 211 meters from their nearest stop. The suburb is primarily residential, and most workers commute to other areas, with private vehicles remaining the primary mode of travel at 81%, followed by trains at 12%. Households average 1.6 vehicles. A relatively low 13.0% of employed residents worked from home according to the 2021 Census, a figure that may reflect conditions during the pandemic.

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Health indicators in Karrinyup show positive outcomes, with low rates of chronic illness and mortality relative to national averages, matching typical figures for older demographics. Private health insurance coverage is exceptionally high, with approximately 65% of the population, or 7,288 people, holding cover, compared to 59.0% in Greater Perth and a national average of 55.7%.

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Karrinyup exhibits higher levels of cultural diversity than most Australian local areas, with 13.3% of residents speaking a non-English language at home and 28.8% born outside Australia. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, accounting for 50.1% of the population. The most distinct religious concentration is Judaism, which accounts for 0.3% of the local population, matching the 0.3% average for Greater Perth.

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The median age in Karrinyup is 41 years, making it older than the Greater Perth average of 37 and the national median of 38. The 75 to 84 age bracket is overrepresented at 8.8% of the local population compared to metropolitan averages, while young adults aged 25 to 34 are underrepresented at 8.5%. Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 15 to 24 grew from 11.3% to 13.3%, and the 75 to 84 cohort rose from 7.3% to 8.8%. In contrast, children aged 0 to 4 declined from 6.4% to 5.1%, and the 65 to group fell from to . Demographic models suggest significant shifts by with the and older cohort expected to grow by , adding people to reach a total of . Residents aged and older are projected to account for of local population growth, while declines are anticipated among children aged to and to .

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Karrinyup currently has an estimated 575 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 320 children aged 0-2 and 214 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 9% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 6% by 2041 (to approximately 543 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 1,306. Birth rates in the area have averaged 7.1 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a low rate (among the bottom 20% of areas assessed nationally). This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.