Carramar (WA)

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According to investigations of ABS demographic updates for the wider region alongside newly confirmed addresses by Districts since the Census, the suburb of Carramar (WA) has an estimated occupancy of roughly 7,763 residents as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 585 people (8.1%) from the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 7,178 individuals. The shift is calculated from the resident population of 7,763, projected by Districts after examining the most recent ERP data from the ABS (June 2025) and incorporating 23 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of occupancy translates to a density of 1,099 persons per square kilometer, matching typical benchmarks observed across places analyzed by Districts. The 8.1% post-census growth of the suburb of Carramar (WA) is within 1.2 percentage points of the national average (9.3%), indicating solid growth characteristics. Population expansion was driven chiefly by natural increase, which accounted for roughly 39.0% of the overall population gains recently, though other components including overseas and interstate migration remained positive.

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Carramar features a qualified labor force, with strong representation in essential services, and an unemployment rate of 5.4% according to Districts aggregations of statistical area datasets. As of March 2026, 4,352 residents are employed, which is an unemployment rate 1.2% higher than Greater Perth's level of 4.2%. The workforce participation rate is exceptionally high at 77.0% compared to 70.2% in Greater Perth. According to Census responses, a low proportion of residents (8.7%) worked from home, though the influence of Covid-19 restrictions should be kept in mind.

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Based on Districts' compilation of postcode-level ATO data released for financial year 2023, taxpayers in the suburb of Carramar had a median income of $58,604 and an average income of $69,629. This is slightly above the national average and compares to $60,748 (median) and $80,248 (average) across Greater Perth. Adjusting for Wage Price Index growth of 10.93% since financial year 2023, current estimates stand at approximately $65,009 for the median and $77,239 for the average as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census shows household incomes are high, ranking in the 89th percentile ($2,455 weekly). The largest income group comprises 35.3% of local taxpayers (2,740 people) earning between $1,500 - mirroring the broader region where fall into this bracket. Economic strength is demonstrated by the of households earning weekly incomes above which supports consumer spending. Housing costs absorb of income, while high earnings place residents in the th percentile for disposable income, and the SEIFA index ranks the area in the th decile for income.

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The dwelling mix in Carramar at the time of the latest Census consisted of 97.7% houses and 2.3% other types of housing, including semi-detached properties, apartments, and alternative structures, compared to 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings across metro Perth. Home ownership rates in Carramar lagged the metropolitan average at 20.9%, with the remaining properties being held under a mortgage (65.0%) or rented (14.2%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the suburb was higher than the metro Perth average at $2,017, and the median weekly rent was recorded at $440, compared to regional averages of $1,907 and $350. Nationally, mortgage payments in Carramar exceed the Australian average of $1,863, and rent levels are also considerably above the national benchmark of $375.

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Family households make up the vast majority of homes at 87.6%, consisting of couples with children at 50.9%, couples without children at 25.4%, and single parent households at 10.9%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 12.4%, with lone person households representing 10.5% and group households at 1.7% of the total. The median household size of 3.1 people is larger than the Greater Perth average of 2.6.

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Educational attainment levels in Carramar are below regional averages, with 20.5% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees compared to 30.4% across Australia. This difference suggests scope for further educational and skill development. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 15.2%, followed by postgraduate degrees (3.2%) and graduate diplomas (2.1%). Vocational and technical training is well represented, with 42.9% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational qualifications, comprising advanced diplomas (12.9%) and certificate-level qualifications (30.0%).

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Public transport services in Carramar include 24 active stops serving bus routes. These stops are connected to 2 distinct routes, which provide 462 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is good, with residents living an average of 282 meters from their nearest stop. Because it is a residential area, the majority of working residents commute to other locations, with private cars remaining the primary travel mode at 84%, followed by trains at 9%. Households average 2.0 vehicles, which is higher than the regional average. A relatively low proportion of residents worked from home (8.7% in the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by pandemic conditions).

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Carramar shows favorable health profiles based on Districts assessments of mortality rates and chronic illness rates, with low occurrences of common medical conditions among both younger and older cohorts. The rate of private health insurance is high, covering roughly 55% of the population (~4,257 people), which compares to 59.0% across Greater Perth.

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Cultural diversity in Carramar is higher than in most local areas, with 9.9% of the population speaking a non-English language at home and 47.4% of residents born outside Australia. Christianity is the dominant religion, practiced by 47.5% of the local population. Islam represents the most notable variation in representation, accounting for 1.5% of residents compared to 3.2% across Greater Perth.

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The median age in Carramar is 36 years, which is very close to the Greater Perth average of 37 and slightly below the national median of 38. Compared to the capital city average, Carramar has a higher proportion of residents in the 45 - 54 age bracket (20.2%) and a lower proportion of residents aged 65 - 74 (4.3%). The proportion of residents aged 45 - 54 is higher than the national figure of 12.0%. Since the 2021 Census, the 35 to 44 age cohort has increased from 14.3% to 17.3% of the population, and the 45 to 54 cohort grew from 17.2% to 20.2%. In contrast, the 55 to group declined from to , and the to group fell from to . Demographic projections indicate the age structure of the suburb of Carramar (WA) will shift by . The to age group is expected to grow the most, increasing by and adding residents to total while the to and to cohorts are projected to shrink.

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Carramar currently has an estimated 395 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 312 children aged 0-2 and 208 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 0% since the previous census. though population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 1% by 2041 (to approximately 392 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 964. Birth rates in the area have averaged 13.4 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a high rate (among the top 20% of areas assessed nationally). This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.