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Carine WA 6020

Carine is a leafy, family‑friendly suburb in Perth’s north, known for its large central wetlands and sporting fields at Carine Open Space. Housing is mostly established 1970s–80s brick homes with many renovations, quiet streets, and strong school appeal.

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Why families consider Carine

Predominantly owner-occupiers, established families and professionals, with a mix of downsizers and long-term residents. Lifestyle centers on schools, sport, outdoor recreation and easy freeway/train access, with beaches and major shopping close by.

Amenities & services

  • Carine Glades Shopping Centre (nearby, Duncraig)
  • Karrinyup Shopping Centre (nearby, Karrinyup)
  • Warwick Grove Shopping Centre (nearby, Warwick)
  • Carine Glades Medical Centre and local GPs
  • Osborne Park Hospital (nearby, Stirling)
  • Joondalup Health Campus (nearby, Joondalup)
  • Cafes and restaurants around Carine Glades and Karrinyup
  • Karrinyup Library (Davenport St, Karrinyup)
  • Duncraig Library (Cnr Warwick Rd & Marmion Ave, Duncraig)
  • Warwick Library (Warwick Grove, Warwick)

Transport & connectivity

  • Warwick Station (Joondalup Line)
  • Stirling Station (Joondalup Line)
  • Transperth bus routes 423 and 424 via Carine
  • Mitchell Freeway (access via Beach Rd and Karrinyup Rd)
  • Beach Road
  • Karrinyup Road

Lifestyle & recreation

  • Carine Open Space wetlands, walking/cycling paths and multiple sports ovals
  • Local AFL, soccer, cricket and baseball clubs at Carine Open Space
  • Hamersley Public Golf Course (nearby, Karrinyup)
  • Beaches at North Beach/Watermans Bay (~3–4km west)
  • HOYTS Karrinyup cinema and dining precinct
  • Warwick Stadium (indoor courts and fitness)
  • Carine Open Space
  • Lake Carine (North and South)
  • Carine Regional Open Space Bushland
  • Lake Gwelup Reserve (nearby)
  • Star Swamp Bushland Reserve (nearby)

Education context

Multiple long day care and early learning centres in and around Carine; OSHC available at local schools (e.g., Carine Primary). Infant places can have waitlists—apply early.

  • Edith Cowan University – Joondalup Campus (~10km north)
  • Edith Cowan University – Mount Lawley Campus (~10km south-east)
  • University of Western Australia – Crawley (~14km south)
  • Curtin University – Bentley (~18km south-east)