Carramar (NSW)

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Carramar (NSW) has a residency size of approximately 3,348 as of May 2026, calculated through Districts analyzing ABS population statistics and address verifications since the census. This shows a drop of 127 people (3.7%) from the 2021 Census, when the head count stood at 3,475 people. The calculation is based on an estimated local population of 3,344 derived from ABS June 2025 ERP figures, supplemented by 3 verified new addresses after the census date. The resulting density of 3,381 persons per square kilometer places this locality in the top quartile of all Australian areas measured. Recent population growth was heavily supported by international migration, which accounted for roughly 95.0% of total gains.

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The local workforce features a broad distribution of skills and industries, though it records a 16.1% unemployment rate alongside an estimated annual employment growth rate of 3.6%. As of March 2026, there are 1,237 employed residents, yet the unemployment rate stands 12.0% above the 4.1% recorded for Greater Sydney, pointing to underutilized labor capacity. Furthermore, labor participation is notably lower, sitting at 52.0% compared to 69.1% across Greater Sydney. Census records show that a moderate 22.1% of employees worked from home, though this figure was likely influenced by COVID-19 restriction measures.

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ATO records for the 2023 financial year show median personal income at $43,874 and average income at $53,202, both trailing the national average. This compares to a median of $60,817 and an average of $83,003 in Greater Sydney. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates correspond to approximately $48,402 (median) and $58,692 (average) by March 2026. Census data from 2021 ranks household, family, and individual incomes here between the 5th and 6th percentiles nationwide. The largest group of residents (28.8%, or 964 people) earned weekly incomes between $800 - 1,499, whereas the metropolitan average peaks in the $1,500 - range at . Affordability pressures are highly pronounced, with only of income remaining after housing costs, placing the area in the th percentile.

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At the most recent Census, the local housing mix consisted of 40.4% separate houses and 59.6% other properties like townhouses and apartments, compared to 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings across Greater Sydney. Homeownership stood at 24.2%, with remaining properties divided between mortgaged homes (26.8%) and rentals (48.9%). The median monthly mortgage payment was $1,500 and the median weekly rent was $300, both well below the metropolitan averages of $2,427 and $470. These figures are also lower than the national averages of $1,863 for mortgages and $375 for rent.

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Family households constitute 63.8% of the area's homes, including 28.0% couples with children, 16.3% couples without children, and 17.9% single-parent households. Non-family households account for 36.2%, with lone person households representing 32.8% and group households at 3.3%. The median household occupancy of 2.6 residents is slightly below the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

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Tertiary attainment is relatively low, with 20.1% of residents holding a university degree compared to 38.0% across Greater Sydney. Among these qualifications, bachelor degrees represent 15.9%, postgraduate degrees make up 3.3%, and graduate diplomas account for 0.9%. Vocational and technical training is common, as 29.5% of residents aged 15+ have earned vocational certificates, including advanced diplomas (11.2%) and certificates (18.3%).

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There are 27 active public transit stops within the area, spanning train and bus services. These stops are served by 7 distinct routes that run a combined 1,567 weekly trips. Local access is strong, with residents living an average of 125 meters from their nearest stop. Commuters mostly travel out of the area for work, with 75% driving and 18% taking the train. Household vehicle ownership averages 1.0, below the regional average. Census figures show 22.1% of residents worked from home.

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Districts assessment of mortality and chronic illness rates points to significant public health challenges, with chronic conditions common, particularly among older age cohorts. Private health insurance coverage is low, held by approximately 48% of the population (~1,608 people), compared to 59.9% in Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%.

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The community has a high degree of cultural diversity, with 60.1% of residents born outside Australia and 72.6% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the most common religion, representing 42.8% of the population. However, Buddhism is notably overrepresented at 18.1% of the population, compared to a Greater Sydney average of 4.1%.

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The median age of the suburb of Carramar (NSW) is 40, which is slightly older than Greater Sydney's median of 37 and the national median of 38. The 65 - 74 age group is overrepresented (10.3% locally), while the 35 - 44 bracket is underrepresented (12.4%). Since 2021, the 15 to 24 cohort expanded from 11.9% to 14.4% of the population, while the 5 to 14 cohort declined from 12.1% to 11.0% and those aged 85+ decreased from 3.8% to 2.7%. Projections suggest the local age profile will shift by 2041, with the 45 to cohort expected to grow by people () from to .

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Carramar currently has an estimated 164 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 122 children aged 0-2 and 82 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 11% since the previous census. though population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 27% by 2041 (to approximately 208 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 333. Birth rates in the area have averaged 12.4 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a high rate (among the top 30% of areas assessed nationally). This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.