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The local community describes Carine as green, safe, family friendly 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 Carine’s neighbourhood and helps the City rethink how we deliver services with a local focus.
Carine, named after two swamps in the area, was largely undeveloped until the 1960s, but is now considered the heart of suburbia, with a large proportion of double-storied houses to take advantage of ocean views.
What it means to be a 'local'
Aboriginal people believe that the Waugyl, a rainbow serpent from the dreaming, created the wetlands and the waterways which form a major part of the Swan Coastal Plain. A recognised dreaming track or “cultural complex” includes Herdsman Lake, Lake Gwelup, Lake Karrinyup, Lake Carine and all the swamps, creeks and wetlands in between.
Carine, named after two swamps in the area, was largely undeveloped until the 1960s, but is now considered the heart of suburbia, with a large proportion of double-storied houses to take advantage of ocean views.
Originally forming part of the Hamersley Estate, which also included the suburbs now known as North Beach, Waterman and Hamersley, Carine is named after two swamps in the area.
The Carine swamps were recorded by R. Quinn in an 1865 survey of Big Carine Swamp and Small Carine Swamp. The Hamersley family, who arrived from Europe to settle in the Swan River Colony in 1837, owned the Hamersley Estate, however the majority of land at Carine remained largely undeveloped until the 1960s with only a few market gardens established in the low-lying portions around the wetlands.
Neighbourhood barbeques and catchups
- Carine Community Fair
- The Rotary Community Carine Fair
Local sporting clubs
- Carine Cats Baseball
- Carine Cats Teeball
- Carine Junior Football Club
- Carine Netball Club
- Glendale Little Athletics
- Hamersley Carine Amateur Football Club
- Hamersley Rovers Junior Soccer
- Hamersley Rovers Soccer Club
- North Beach Carine Cricket
- Northern Suburbs Dog Training and Obedience Club
- Riding for the Disabled - Carine (RDA Carine)
- Carine Glades parkrun.
Community Facebook groups
Community tree planting
Local schools
Local focus
These are the top local priorities you've told us are important for Carine.
What you've told us so far
"I've heard that a lot of high school students use electronic scooters and some are riding quite dangerously across the road and I think a road safety education especially focusing on using e-scooters should be delivered at local high schools for both children and local driver safety."
What we're doing
The City has written to the Minister for Transport requesting further consideration of measures to address concerns about the use of e-scooters, including the development of improved education campaigns.
To make a report, call the City's Community Patrol on 1300 365 356 (24/7 services) or report online.
What you've told us so far
"More tree shade on Carine Open Space trail Okely Road side, lots of gaps."
What we're doing
In winter 2025 an additional 5,000 trees and shrubs will be planted along the Okely Road side of Carine Regional Open Space. This effort is funded by a grant from the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation.
Additionally, over 400 street and park trees are scheduled to be pIanted in Carine for the 2026 planting season. Tree watering has been increased from two years to three years for new trees to mitigate early losses.
An additional 784,000 trees and shrubs will be planted across the City by 2040.
Learn more on the Living Green Program webpage, or sign up for the Living Green newsletter for more updates.
What you've told us so far
"Open space management so that our beautiful parklands and their flora and fauna will be here for generations to come.”
"More free community events in the park, an amphitheatre for performances.”
What we're doing
The City is committed to managing our open spaces and conservation areas to maximise their longevity. During the 2024/25 budget cycle, the City trialled a range of new planting techniques in our open spaces to promote biodiversity and water-wise outcomes. This work will continue as part of the 2025/26 budget.
The key output of the City's Events and Sponsorhip service is to support the delivery of enjoyable, high-quality, inclusive and accessible event experiences for the community across the City, along with funding and support for local artists and events. Carine is fortunate to have event infrastructure in the Open Space and a skate park, which play host to a variety of events throughout the year including the annual Carine Fair and Carine Skate Festival. The City's Events Calendar on the website is a great source of information on upcoming events, as is the City's Facebook page with a monthly 'What's On' listing, Stirling Scene e-newsletters, and Ward Brochures. The City spends $1.6 million per year on this service.
Learn more about events in the City.
What you've told us so far
"Heaps of dog poo at the park."
What we're doing
The City provides dog waste bag dispensers and general waste bins at many parks and beaches to support responsible pet ownership. The Waste Operations team regularly sevices these dispensers, with multiple units installed in high-foot-traffic areas.
While these bags are available as a backup, we encourage residents to bring their own and use City-provided bags only when neceassary.
To further promote correct disposal practices, the Waste Engagement team - together with other business units - distributes dog waste bags and mini dispensers at community events.
Dispenser locations will be reviewed in the 2025/26 financial year to assess the need for additional units in key areas.
Learn more about responsible dog ownership.
Facts
Carine population
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Average number of people per household
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The average age in Carine is 43 years old
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Top five birthplaces
Australia (68%), England (9%), South Africa (3%), New Zealand (2%), Scotland (1%)
Median weekly household income
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86% of residents are satisfied with liveability
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Local plans
Until recently, the majority of housing within Carine has been single detached residential but, as infill development has increased in popularity, duplexes have become more common. Most of the housing has been built since the 1970s so the area generally contains dwellings of a modern design, with Carine predominantly low density (R20) residential zoning.
The most recently developed section of Carine is to the west of the suburb - brick dominates the choice of construction materials, befitting an area considered the heart of suburbia. A large proprtion of houses are double-storied to take advantage of ocean views, particularly to the west and near the Carine Open Space.
Carine has 29 local open spaces and 1 regional open space, which are provided evenly across the suburb with good walkable proximity to local residents. These public open spaces amount to 77ha, which is the second highest amount of public open pace by area per suburb in the City.
Carine Regional Open Space contains a variety of sporting and recreational activities which supports the surrounding community as well as broader Stirling residents.
Carine provides a number of community infrastructure amenities for the community, such as a skate park, sporting clubrooms, regional playground and public toilets. It is particularly well-provisioned in outdoor sport facilities, providing two tennis hit up walls, three basketball spaces and three full-size tennis and netball courts throughout the suburb.
The Clubrooms at Carine that support the Carine Cats Ball Club has recently been completed, and further improves the sporting amenities available to the community.
Carine has a dedicated dog exercise park at Carine Regional Open Space.
To ensure community infrastructure provision in Carine can continue to support the community, the City is considering new and upgraded infrastructure such as a new regional playground upgrade at Carine Regional Open Space and a future Skat Park upgrade.
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