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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
In May 2026, the Road Safety Commission announced new laws relating to eScooters and other rideable devices and has commenced the Let's roll together safely campaign.
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, 5,000 trees and shrubs were 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.
The City’s annual Community Planting Program brings people together to plant trees and native vegetation, making a positive difference to our parks, bushlands and reserves. A community planting event was held at Carine Regional Open Space on 27 June 2026, where more than 45 community members came together to plant 2500 trees and shrubs, with an additonal 2,400 trees and shrubs planted after the event.
Tree watering has been increased from 2 years to 3 years for new trees to mitigate early losses. 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’s Parks and Environment team is dedicated to the planning, conservation, and management of the City’s biodiversity and natural spaces.
The City manages its natural areas under the strategic guidance of its Local Biodiversity Strategy and site-specific management plans for significant bushlands and wetlands. The strategy provides a set of strategic visions and governing principles for conservation in the City which includes:
- Preserving current and future areas for protection
- Policy recommendations for legislative protection
- Recommendations for managing and addressing key threatening processes
- Strengthening local biodiversity Involving the community through engagement and education.
Learn more about Conservation management.
A 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.
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.
It is also the responsibility of residents to dispose of used bags appropriately by placing them in the general waste bins provided by the City, helping to maintain clean, safe, and enjoyable public spaces for everyone.
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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