Carine Electorate Profile (2025)

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Area (sq km): 24
Number of Electors: 31,994
Source: 2023 Final Distribution Report, Western Australian Electoral Distribution Commission.

Origin of the name:
The name 'Carine' was suggested by the Stirling City Council and the name was approved in December 1973. It is derived from two swamps in the area, the larger having been recorded as Carine Swamp by R. Quin during 1865-1866. These swamps are now known as Big Carine Swamp and Little Carine Swamp.
Source: Western Australia. Department of Land Administration. Names and Places.

Suburbs and Towns within the Electorate:
The electorate of Carine includes all or part of Carine, Duncraig, Gwelup, Karrinyup, Marmion, North Beach, Sorrento, Trigg and Watermans Bay.
Source: Western Australian Electoral Commission.

Schools
Government: Carine Primary School; Carine Senior High School; Davallia Primary School; Duncraig Primary School; Duncraig Senior High school; Glengarry Primary School; Karrinyup Primary School; Marmion Primary School; North Beach Primary School; Poynter Primary School; Sorrento Primary School.

Other: Our Lady Of Grace School; Padbury Catholic Primary School; Sacred Heart College; St Stephen's School.

Local Newspapers:

• Perth Now - Stirling