Karrinyup

Image of child at Karrinyup library.

The local community describes Karrinyup as a beautiful, clean and safe  neighbourhood. To better understand what is means to be ‘a local’ our suburb profile seeks to understand the local stories Koora (past), Yeyi (present), Boordawan (future) and respond to Ngalang Maya (our place). This snapshot identifies the unique character of Karrinyup’s neighbourhood and helps the City rethink how we deliver services with a local focus. 

Karrinyup is derived from an Aboriginal word meaning 'the place where bush kangaroos graze'. Rapid growth began in 1957 and most of the houses are relatively modern.

What it means to be 'a local'

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Local issues

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Local focus

The City has created Locally-led Stirling to drive deeper connection at a local suburb level to listen and respond with a local focus.  At the heart of this Locally-led approach is an understanding that local people know what they need and a vision for everyone to get involved in shaping what it means to be “a local”.

We want to bring neighbours together, invest in local stories and inspire opportunities to work together. To find out more about Locally-led Stirling, visit Shaping our City

If you are looking for ways to get involved in your local area, please contact one of the City’s Local Engagement Officers by emailing getinvolved@stirling.wa.gov.au.

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Local plans

Residential development

Rapid growth in Karrinyup did not begin until 1957, when the 1904 subdivision was redesigned to allow extensive residential development. The dominant forms of dwellings in Karrinyup are single detached residences. The western sector of the suburb also contains a substantial number of duplex and unit developments.

Most of the houses in Karrinyup are relatively modern, though the prolonged period of development has resulted in a range of styles from various eras. Many of the homes within the suburb are of 2 storeys and the vast majority are of brick-and-tile construction.

Public open space and community infrastructure

The Lake Karrinyup Country Club is located to the northeast of the suburb, while the City's Hamersley Golf Course is situated on the western border of Karrinyup. Karrinyup's total public open space amounts to 50ha and includes 27 local open spaces, two community open spaces and three district open spaces which offer additional active and passive recreational facilities.

Karrinyup contains several public and private primary schools, as well as Saint Mary's Anglican Girls' School. The local population is also provided with a community centre and library.

The Karrinyup Shopping Centre provides the commercial focus for the suburb and contains a wide range of retail services. The area also hosts many parks and reserves, including both public and private golf courses. Watch Destination WAs Stirling Staycation episode here.

External projects

Council investment

Financial year 2023 - 2024

  • Millington Reserve Floodlighting Upgrade
  • Library Improvements

Projects

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