Karawara
City in Western Australia, Australia
Overview
Karawara is a leafy, residential suburb just south of Perth, Western Australia, known for its proximity to Curtin University and the lively Waterford Plaza shopping precinct. Despite its small population, Karawara offers green parklands, access to the Canning River, and a relaxed, community-focused environment.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Australia
State
Western Australia
Population
1,842
Time Zone
Australia/Sydney
Coordinates
-32.01°, 115.88°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
80
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
87
Traffic Safety
82
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$2,425
Local Cost
$1,810
Local Income
$3,600
Cashless
97
English
100
Temperature
19.1°C
Summer Avg
22.5°C
Winter Avg
16.0°C
Record High
37.8°C
Record Low
8.3°C
Humidity
69%
Precipitation
659 mm
Internet Speed
114 Mbps
Upload
20 Mbps
Latency
12 ms
City Vibrancy
124
Coworking
0
Cafes
12
Nightlife
1
Parks
111
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
366.0
Airport
JAD
Distance
10 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 66 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 71/100.