Suburb profile · Greater Perth
Carramar (WA) has an estimated 7,684 residents, up 7.0% since the 2021 Census, with 5 projects tracked in Carramar (WA).
Updated 14 Oct 2026.
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Located 28 kilometres north-northwest from Perth CBD, the suburb of Carramar (WA) has an estimated population of around 7,684 as of Aug 2026, based on aggregated SA2-level ERP counts, released yearly, and national address file data updated each quarter. This is an increase of 506 people (7.0%) since the 2021 Census, when the population was 7,178 people. The area combines above-average median household income, strong mortgage holder representation, a high proportion of residents born overseas, and predominantly detached housing. Population growth is moderate, and dwelling supply is severely limited.
Carramar is characterised by a substantial middle-aged population and family households, particularly couples with children, alongside notable representation of people aged 45 to 54yo. Its picturesque surroundings, green open spaces, parks and recreational facilities support outdoor activities, while educational institutions, sports clubs and cultural events contribute to community life.
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01Profile
The analysis, national rankings and who lives there.
Located 28 kilometres north-northwest from Perth CBD, the suburb of Carramar (WA) has an estimated population of around 7,684 as of Aug 2026, based on aggregated SA2-level ERP counts, released yearly, and national address file data updated each quarter. This is an increase of 506 people (7.0%) since the 2021 Census, when the population was 7,178 people. The area combines above-average median household income, strong mortgage holder representation, a high proportion of residents born overseas, and predominantly detached housing. Population growth is moderate, and dwelling supply is severely limited.
Carramar is characterised by a substantial middle-aged population and family households, particularly couples with children, alongside notable representation of people aged 45 to 54yo. Its picturesque surroundings, green open spaces, parks and recreational facilities support outdoor activities, while educational institutions, sports clubs and cultural events contribute to community life.
Estimated resident population by year (ABS, not Census counts): 4,918 in 2006 and 7,684 in 2025. The Aug 2026 estimate (ABS June 2025 base) is the same.
Share of residents in each age band (ABS age profile, scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate). Largest: 45 to 54, 17.4%.
Share of households in each weekly household income band (2021 Census). Largest: $1,500 - 2,999, 35.3%.
Carramar (WA) ranks in the 85th percentile nationally for income and the 67th for cultural diversity.
Each bar and spoke is a national percentile; the dashed ring is the typical area. 99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better. Orange marks the top three measures where a higher percentile is better; not Age, Housing or Housing Cost.
02Market and pipeline
Rents, sale prices and what is being built.
The median rent in Carramar (WA) is $838 a week, up 11.1% over 12 months to Sep 2026 and 16% above Greater Perth.
16% above Greater Perth on median weekly rent
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $838 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 | |
| Change in median rent over 12 months | +11.1% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 | |
| Median rent, Wanneroo | $724 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Wanneroo, over 12 months | +8.0% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 | |
| Median rent, Perth - North West | $760 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Change in median rent, Perth - North West, over 12 months | +7.7% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 | |
| Median rent, Greater Perth | $723 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Greater Perth, over 12 months | +6.5% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 | |
| Median rent, WA | $714 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, WA, over 12 months | +7.0% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 |
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Status of the 20 tracked applications: 20 approved, 0 under assessment, 0 other (refused, withdrawn or no status).
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AreaSearch tracks 5 projects in Carramar (WA) (1 under construction) and 44 more in the surrounding area.
The City of Wanneroo proposes to upgrade Flynn Drive to a dual carriageway between Tranquil Vista and Old Yanchep Road, supporting the growing Neerabup Industrial Estate. This staged project includes upgrading intersections, constructing shared-use paths, and expanding the road network to handle increased traffic volumes.
The Neerabup Industrial Area is a large general and service industrial estate in Perth's north-west corridor, led by the City of Wanneroo. The project includes long-term bulk earthworks and limestone extraction to create industrial lots, including the Australian Automation and Robotics Precinct, a 51-hectare robotics test site.
New $51 million public primary school under construction in the western part of Banksia Grove, about 27km north of the Perth CBD in the City of Wanneroo.
A Woolworths-anchored neighbourhood shopping centre featuring a supermarket, BWS, and around 15 to 17 specialty stores including dining, beauty, and health services. The centre also secured development approval for a two-storey childcare and gym development on site.
A $2 billion master-planned community delivering 4,000 homes across 338 hectares. Australia's first 6 star Green Star BeachSAFE community featuring Kinkuna Adventure playground and water play park, with 42 hectare bush forever zone and over 30 hectares of parkland.
A completed residential estate in Carramar by Satterley Property Group, offering established homes and titled land parcels close to parks and Carramar Village. The development is located within the area covered by the Carramar South/Tapping North Local Structure Plan No. 21B.
Completed Ramsay Health Care funded expansion of Ramsay Private at Joondalup Health Campus, opened in February 2026. The expansion delivered six operating suites including two shared public and private theatres, two day procedure suites, a day surgery admissions unit, 30 medical beds, 22 surgical beds, 30 shelled beds for future use, expanded back-of-house…
Stage 2B of the Meridian Park Industrial Estate in Neerabup, released by DevelopmentWA in two tranches: 11 general industrial lots in November 2024 followed by a further 7 lots in December 2024, ranging from around 2,174sqm to 10,476sqm with amalgamation options.
Neighbourhood shopping centre anchored by Woolworths with a detached liquor tenancy and specialty shops, including an enclosed lobby/mall, town square and playground, on-grade parking and loading facilities. Delivered for Fabcot (Woolworths Group) and completed in 2017.
Delivery of a new classroom building at Joseph Banks Secondary College incorporating the Western Australian Space Science Education Centre (WASSEC) with a simulated Mars surface, mission control, cyber security labs and specialist STEM facilities.
Master planned community of about 338 hectares delivering around 4,000 homes with central parklands, walking trails, schools and a local town centre. Estate land sales are now sold out and the community is largely established.
A boutique 153-home land lease retirement community for over-55s within Stockland's wider Illyarrie masterplanned community at Sinagra, on the former Inghams chicken factory site. Homes are single storey with a 7-Star NatHERS energy rating target, solar panels, and induction cooktops.
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Estimated completion year of the 19 projects in and around the area that are not yet completed and have one: 2025 1, 2026 4, 2027 7, 2028 3, 2029 1, 2030 3. 6 have no completion year.
AreaSearch has tracked 20 substantial development applications lodged in and around Carramar (WA) over the past 5 years, 4 in the last 12 months. Coverage varies by council.
Applications per year (dashed: part year): 2021 (part year) 0, 2022 5, 2023 2, 2024 5, 2025 4, 2026 (to Oct) 4.
Key application 10 Greenwich Parade, Neerabup Commercial | $7.8m Approved
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tracked applications | 20 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years | |
| Tracked, last 12 months | 4 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area | |
| ABS building approvals | 2.1 per 1,000 people | ABS building approvals | 27th percentile nationally |
| Average approvals a year | 16 | ABS building approvals | 28th percentile nationally |
| Applications approved | 20 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years |
Key infrastructure and planning changes likely to influence the suburb of Carramar include: Banksia Grove West Primary School (Construction); Banksia Grove Village Redevelopment (Approved); Banksia Grove Village Shopping Centre Redevelopment (Dev. Approval); Neerabup Flynn Drive Dual Carriageway Upgrade (Planning); and Meridian Park Industrial Estate (Neerabup) (Construction). These projects represent significant developments that will shape the area's future infrastructure landscape.
Infrastructure development impacting the suburb of Carramar spans multiple sectors including Business Parks & Technology Hubs, Education & Training, and Retail, among others.
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AreaSearch's development drivers ranking sees a low level of activity in Carramar, placing the area among the bottom 24% of areas assessed nationally.
Dwelling approval activity in the suburb of Carramar area has seen 8 residential approvals over the past two financial years, based on AreaSearch's SA2 aggregation method. The suburb of Carramar's current population of 7,684 has been supported by 16 approvals on average over recent years.
The suburb of Carramar has seen 2.1 approval per 1,000 people in recent years, compared to 7.4 approvals in Greater Perth. This means that one dwelling has been approved for every 1919 people in the suburb of Carramar, compared to one for every 118 in Greater Perth.
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Looking at development activity over the past five years, the suburb of Carramar's approval levels have been significantly below the yearly average of 16, showing a notable downturn in recent development.
Over the past five years, the population in the suburb of Carramar has grown by approximately 229 people, while 80 residential approvals were recorded. This equates to a ratio of 2.9 people added for each new dwelling approval. This indicates solid population growth supported by housing development activity.
03People
Population, age, income, work, education and more.
99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better.
An assessment of population growth drivers in Carramar reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,684 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | |
| Growth since 2021 Census | +7.0% | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | 52nd percentile nationally |
| Population density | 1,089 per km² | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | 53rd percentile nationally |
| Average yearly growth, 2020 to 2025 | +0.6% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Average yearly growth, 2015 to 2025 | +0.4% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population at the 2021 Census | 7,178 | 2021 Census | |
| Residents added since the 2021 Census | 506 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | |
| Average yearly growth, 2022 to 2025 | +1.0% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Population growth, 2024 to 2025 | +0.2% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Land area | 7.06 km² | AreaSearch boundary analysis |
Total population for the suburb of Carramar was estimated to be approximately 7,684 as at Aug 2026. This is based upon an estimated resident population of 7,684 from the ABS up to June 2025.
The suburb of carramar has added approximately 506 people and shown a 7.05% increase from the 7,178 people recorded at the 2021 Census period.
The population density in the suburb of Carramar is estimated at 1,088 persons per square kilometre based on the latest population estimate.
Over the past 10 years, the population in the suburb of Carramar has shown a compound annual growth rate of 0.4% per annum.
Population growth in the suburb of Carramar is driven by: Natural increase (39.0%), Overseas migration (33.0%), Interstate migration (28.000000000000004%). The primary driver is Natural increase, contributing 39.0% of overall population gains.
Carramar's population is slightly younger than the national pattern.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37 years | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | 36th percentile nationally |
| Aged 65 and over | 9.5% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Children under 15 | 19.6% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 34 | 26.4% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 64 | 56.0% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age at the 2021 Census | 37 years | 2021 Census | |
| Aged 0 to 4 | 4.7% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 5 to 14 | 14.9% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 24 | 14.6% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 34 | 11.8% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 35 to 44 | 15.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 45 to 54 | 17.4% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 55 to 64 | 11.5% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 65 to 74 | 6.9% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 75 to 84 | 2.4% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 85 and over | 0.2% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
AreaSearch estimates the median age in the suburb of Carramar at 37 years as at August 2026. That is in line with the 2021 Census figure of 37 years, on an age profile AreaSearch re-estimates for population change recorded since the Census.
At an estimated 37 years as at August 2026, Carramar is equal to the Greater Perth 2021 Census average and similarly aligned with comparable to the national Census average (38 years).
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most over-represented age group in the suburb of Carramar compared to the Greater Perth region is the 45 - 54 group, making up 17.4% of the population.
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most under-represented age group in the suburb of Carramar compared to the Greater Perth region is the 25 - 34 group, making up 11.8% of the population.
Yes, certain age groups in the suburb of Carramar show significant variance compared to Greater Perth. The most over-represented age group is 45-54 year-olds (17.4% vs 12.0%). The most under-represented age groups are 85+ year-olds (0.2% vs 2.0%) and 75-84 year-olds (2.4% vs 5.5%).
AreaSearch estimates children aged 0-14 years at 19.6% of the population in the suburb of Carramar as at August 2026.
AreaSearch estimates people aged 65 and over at 9.5% of the population in the suburb of Carramar as at August 2026.
Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 85% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median taxable income (ATO) | $65,809 a year | ATO FY-24, annual | 74th percentile nationally |
| Average taxable income | $77,992 a year | ATO FY-24, annual |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Census household income / week | $2,455 | 2021 Census, weekly | 89th percentile nationally |
| Census personal income / week | $938 | 2021 Census, weekly | 72nd percentile nationally |
| High-income households | 37.7% | 2021 Census | |
| Census family income / week | $2,583 | 2021 Census, weekly | |
| Low-income households | 12.3% | 2021 Census |
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the suburb of Carramar is approximately $70,442. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded a median of $65,809.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the suburb of Carramar is approximately $83,483. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded an average of $77,992.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the suburb of Carramar is approximately $70,442 compared to $68,556 in Greater Perth. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $65,809 and $64,047 respectively.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the suburb of Carramar is approximately $83,483 compared to $90,565 in Greater Perth. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $77,992 and $84,609 respectively.
As per the 2021 Census, the weekly household income bracket containing the largest proportion of the suburb of Carramar's households (~35.3% / 809 households) is the $1,500 - 2,999 cohort.
The largest weekly household income cohort in the suburb of Carramar is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing about 35.3% of households. In comparison, Greater Perth's largest household income cohort is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing 32.0% of its households, according to the 2021 Census.
The 2021 Census data indicates that the median household income in the suburb of Carramar is $2,455/wk.
According to the 2021 Census, the median family income in the suburb of Carramar is $2,583/wk.
The 2021 Census shows that the median personal income in the suburb of Carramar is $938/wk.
The suburb of Carramar's income level is above the national average according to the latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for FY-24. The suburb of Carramar's median income among taxpayers is $65,809 and the average income stands at $77,992, which compares to figures for Greater Perth's of $64,047 and $84,609 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 7.04% since FY-24, current estimates would be approximately $70,442 (median) and $83,483 (average) as of June 2026.
The estimated disposable income in the suburb of Carramar is $9,057 per year according to AreaSearch analysis.
The suburb of carramar's disposable income is $9,057 compared to $6,842 for Greater Perth, based on AreaSearch analysis.
Carramar has seen below average employment performance when compared to national benchmarks.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate | 5.0% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Workforce participation | 79.1% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Employed residents | 4,617 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Daytime population | 5,378 | AreaSearch estimate of residents and workers present on a weekday | |
| Labour force | 4,861 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch |
As of March 2026, the suburb of Carramar has approximately 4,617 employed residents with an unemployment rate of 5.0%. The unemployment rate is moderate, indicating some available workforce capacity. Employment indicators are below the national average, suggesting room for improvement.
As of March 2026, the unemployment rate in the suburb of Carramar stands at 5.0%, which is 0.8 percentage points above Greater Perth's rate of 4.2%. This higher unemployment rate may indicate local labour market challenges. For comparison, the national unemployment rate is 4.2%.
The employment landscape in the suburb of Carramar is dominated by several key sectors. The largest employers are health care & social assistance (15.1% of employment), construction (12.9%), and retail trade (9.8%). Other significant employers include education & training and mining.
Over the past year to March 2026, the suburb of Carramar has experienced employment growth, with total employment increasing while the labour force increased. As a result, the unemployment rate has risen. By comparison, Greater Perth saw employment increased and its unemployment rate rose.
The workforce participation rate in the suburb of Carramar is 79.1%, which represents the proportion of working-age residents who are either employed or actively seeking work. This high participation rate indicates strong workforce engagement and economic vitality. The local rate leading the Greater Perth average of 69.9%, indicating stronger workforce attachment in the local area.
The suburb of carramar shows notable specialisation in construction, which employs 12.9% of the local workforce compared to 9.3% across Greater Perth. This moderate specialisation indicates some local strength in the sector.
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The suburb of carramar's employment market shows below-average performance in national comparisons. While employment opportunities exist, the area faces more challenges than many other regions. Recent job advertisement trends show the broader employment region experienced 4.5% growth, ranking 12th out of 37 regions nationally.
The educational profile of Carramar ranks above average relative to locations nationally, based on AreaSearch's ranking of qualification and academic performance metrics.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor qualifications | 15.2% | 2021 Census | 43rd percentile nationally |
| Postgraduate qualifications | 3.2% | 2021 Census | 33rd percentile nationally |
| University qualifications | 20.5% | 2021 Census | |
| Vocational qualifications | 30.0% | 2021 Census | 72nd percentile nationally |
| Graduate diploma or certificate | 2.1% | 2021 Census | 40th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced diploma or diploma | 12.9% | 2021 Census | 91st percentile nationally |
| No post-school qualification | 36.7% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending an educational institution | 32.2% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending university or other higher education | 4.9% | 2021 Census | 56th percentile nationally |
| Residents attending primary school | 11.6% | 2021 Census | 75th percentile nationally |
| Residents attending secondary school | 10.6% | 2021 Census | 93rd percentile nationally |
20.5% of people aged 15 and over in the suburb of Carramar have university qualifications, compared to 30.1% in Greater Perth.
36.7% of people aged 15 and over in the suburb of Carramar have no formal qualifications, compared to 35.6% in Greater Perth.
The suburb of carramar ranks in the 63th percentile nationally for education based on AreaSearch's analysis of qualification and performance metrics.
The most common qualifications in the suburb of Carramar are: Certificate (30.0%), Bachelor Degree (15.2%), Advanced Diploma (12.9%).
32.2% of the population in the suburb of Carramar is currently engaged in formal education, including 11.6% in primary school, 10.6% in secondary school, 4.9% at university (all shares of total residents).
The average ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) score for schools in the suburb of Carramar is 1035, indicating average socio-educational advantage (national average is 1000).
There are 1 schools within the suburb of Carramar, with a combined enrollment of approximately 585 students.
The suburb of carramar includes 1 primary school.
Carramar features high concentrations of family households and couples with children but relatively few lone person households, with a larger average household size than Greater Perth.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household size | 3.1 people | 2021 Census | 93rd percentile nationally |
| Lone-person households | 10.5% | 2021 Census | 4th percentile nationally |
| Couples with children | 50.9% | 2021 Census | 95th percentile nationally |
| Couples without children | 25.4% | 2021 Census | 37th percentile nationally |
| One-parent families | 10.9% | 2021 Census | 55th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group households | 1.7% | 2021 Census | 17th percentile nationally |
| Households at the 2021 Census | 2,293 | 2021 Census | |
| Estimated households | 2,455 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026 | |
| Family households | 87.9% | 2021 Census | 96th percentile nationally |
| Average children per family | 1.7 per family | 2021 Census | 61st percentile nationally |
As of the 2021 Census, the suburb of Carramar had 2,293 households. Based on population growth patterns, this has grown by approximately 7.1% to an estimated 2,455 households today.
The average household size in the suburb of Carramar is 3.1 people. This compares to 2.6 in Greater Perth and reflects the area's household composition mix.
Family households dominate at 87.9% of all households. Non-family households consist of lone person households (10.5%), group households (1.7%), and other household types (0.0%).
Of the 2,016 family households, couples with children account for 50.9% of all households, couples without children at home 25.4%, and single parent families 10.9%. This mix shapes local demand for schools, family services, and housing types.
Compared to Greater Perth, the suburb of Carramar shows distinct household patterns. Family households are notably over-represented at 87.9% (versus 71.5% in Greater Perth). Conversely, lone person households are under-represented at 10.5% compared to 24.9% in Greater Perth. This family-oriented profile influences local demand for family homes, schools, and children's services.
Families in the suburb of Carramar have an average of 1.7 children, slightly above the Greater Perth average of 1.6. This influences local demand for child-related services and larger family homes.
Marriage patterns reveal 55.7% of the adult population are currently married, while 32.9% have never married. This compares to 47.6% married and 36.1% never married across Greater Perth.
Single-person households represent 10.5% of all households in the suburb of Carramar, notably lower than the average for Greater Perth of 24.9%. This affects demand for smaller dwellings and single-person accommodation.
Group households (unrelated people sharing) account for 1.7% of households, below the Greater Perth average of 3.5%. This lower rate suggests less student or young professional shared accommodation.
The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Carramar was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Born overseas | 47.4% | 2021 Census | 88th percentile nationally |
| Speak another language at home | 9.9% | 2021 Census | 42nd percentile nationally |
| English only at home | 90.1% | 2021 Census | 58th percentile nationally |
| Australian citizens | 87.8% | 2021 Census | 57th percentile nationally |
| Born in Australia | 52.6% | 2021 Census | 11th percentile nationally |
| Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents | 0.8% | 2021 Census | 33rd percentile nationally |
Carramar was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets, with 9.9% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 47.4% born overseas.
Christianity is the most commonly reported religion in Carramar, at 47.5% of people, although more residents (49.0%) reported no religion. Christianity accounts for 45.0% across Greater Perth.
In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Carramar are English, comprising 37.3% of the population, which is substantially higher than Greater Perth's 28.0%, Australian, comprising 20.0% of the population, and Scottish, comprising 8.6% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: South African is notably overrepresented at 2.8% of Carramar (vs 1.0% across Greater Perth), Welsh at 1.2% (vs 0.7%) and New Zealand at 1.1% (vs 0.8%).
47.4% of the suburb of Carramar population was born overseas, compared to 37.7% across Greater Perth.
9.9% of the population in the suburb of Carramar speaks a language other than English at home, compared to 22.0% in Greater Perth.
0.8% of the suburb of Carramar population identifies as Australian Aboriginal, compared to 1.4% in Greater Perth.
87.8% of the suburb of Carramar population holds citizenship, compared to 83.0% in Greater Perth.
04Place
Housing, health, transport, local services and the reports on them.
Carramar is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to Greater Perth.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rented homes | 14.2% | 2021 Census | 11th percentile nationally |
| Owned outright | 20.9% | 2021 Census | 16th percentile nationally |
| Detached houses | 97.7% | 2021 Census | 91st percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment | $2,017 a month | 2021 Census, monthly | 67th percentile nationally |
| Owned with a mortgage | 65.0% | 2021 Census | 98th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached, terrace and townhouses | 1.9% | 2021 Census | 16th percentile nationally |
| Median weekly rent paid, 2021 Census | $440 | 2021 Census, weekly | 77th percentile nationally |
| Median rent as a share of median household income | 17.9% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 23rd percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment as a share of household income | 19.0% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 10th percentile nationally |
| People per bedroom | 0.8 per bedroom | 2021 Census | 72nd percentile nationally |
In the suburb of Carramar, 20.9% of homes are owned outright, 65.0% are owned with a mortgage, and 14.2% are rented.
According to the latest data, 97.7% of dwellings in the suburb of Carramar are houses.
In the suburb of Carramar, 0.4% of dwellings are apartments or units, with an additional 1.9% being semi-detached dwellings.
Outright home ownership in the suburb of Carramar stands at 20.9%, compared to 29.3% in Greater Perth.
The median monthly mortgage repayment in the suburb of Carramar is $2,017, compared to $1,907 in Greater Perth.
The aggregate monthly housing cost in the suburb of Carramar is $1,581, which represents the average monthly cost across all housing types.
In the suburb of Carramar, households with mortgages typically spend 19.0% of their income on mortgage repayments, while renters spend 17.9% of their income on rent.
The average persons per bedroom ratio in the suburb of Carramar is 0.8, indicating the level of household density.
Housing affordability in the suburb of Carramar shows mortgage holders spending 19.0% of income on repayments (vs 23.6% in Greater Perth), while renters spend 17.9% of income on rent (vs 18.8% in Greater Perth).
The dwelling mix in the suburb of Carramar consists of 97.7% detached houses, 1.9% semi-detached dwellings, 0.4% apartments, and 0.0% other dwelling types.
Housing in Carramar consumes approximately 14.9% of median household income ($10,630 monthly), indicating costs are highly affordable. The generally accepted benchmark is that housing should not exceed 30% of household income.
Development activity remains minimal in this area with fewer than 5 recent applications recorded.
The level of general health in Carramar is notably higher than the national average with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private health cover | 56.3% | ATO FY 2024, private health cover | 64th percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition | 74.8% | 2021 Census | 79th percentile nationally |
| Need help with daily activities | 3.5% | 2021 Census | 17th percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition, under 65 | 78.8% | 2021 Census | 68th percentile nationally |
| Three or more long-term health conditions, under 65 | 0.9% | 2021 Census | 30th percentile nationally |
Around 56.3% of people in the suburb of Carramar are covered by private health insurance, which compares to 59.1% in Greater Perth.
In the suburb of Carramar, 3.5% of the population is identified as requiring ongoing medical assistance. By comparison, 4.6% of people in Greater Perth require similar assistance.
7.1% of people in the suburb of Carramar are diagnosed with asthma. In comparison, 6.8% of the population across Greater Perth is affected by asthma.
Diabetes affects 3.7% of the suburb of Carramar population, while in Greater Perth, 4.0% of people are diagnosed with diabetes.
2.6% of people in the suburb of Carramar have heart disease. Across Greater Perth,3.3% of the population is affected by heart disease.
In the suburb of Carramar, 56.3% of the population are estimated to have private health insurance. Comparatively, Greater Perth sees an estimated private health coverage rate of 59.1%.
Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transport access | 43 out of 100 | AreaSearch transport analysis of timetable data | 43rd percentile nationally |
| Public transport stops | 24 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 24th percentile nationally |
| Weekly public transport trips | 471 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 24th percentile nationally |
| People per public transport stop | 324 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Public transport routes | 2 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicles per dwelling | 2.0 per dwelling | 2021 Census | |
| Working residents who worked from home | 8.7% | 2021 Census, taken during COVID-19 restrictions |
There are 24 public transport stops within the suburb of Carramar.
The suburb of Carramar has 471 weekly trips across 2 routes, averaging 67 trips per day.
On average, residential properties are 282 metres from the nearest transport stop.
From the typical resident, the nearest child care centre is 567 m away and the nearest school 743 m.
Distance from the typical resident to the nearest of each service. Every bar starts at 0 m. The nearest is orange.
Public transport 24 stops nearby, 471 weekly trips, access rating 43 out of 100.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amenity score | 27 out of 100 | AreaSearch proximity analysis | 27th percentile nationally |
| Nearest child care | 567 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest school | 743 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest GP | 800 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest supermarket | 807 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest pharmacy | 809 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest dentist | 815 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest shopping centre | 816 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest fitness centre | 1.4 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest hospital | 4.0 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest bank | 4.4 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest government service | 4.5 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
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AreaSearch's development drivers ranking sees a low level of activity in Carramar, placing the area among the bottom 24% of areas assessed nationally.
Carramar has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 44th percentile nationally.
No headline figures are reported for this area.
Median rent in Carramar (WA) is $838 a week, +11.1% over 12 months to Sep 2026.
An assessment of population growth drivers in Carramar reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends.
Carramar's population is slightly younger than the national pattern.
Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 85% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch.
Carramar has seen below average employment performance when compared to national benchmarks.
The educational profile of Carramar ranks above average relative to locations nationally, based on AreaSearch's ranking of qualification and academic performance metrics.
Carramar features high concentrations of family households and couples with children but relatively few lone person households, with a larger average household size than Greater Perth.
The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Carramar was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics.
Carramar is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to Greater Perth.
The level of general health in Carramar is notably higher than the national average with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions.
Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
Amenity provision was found to be below the typical area assessed nationally by AreaSearch, based on counts and proximity analysis.
Carramar (WA) has an estimated 7,684 residents, up 7.0% since the 2021 Census, with 5 projects tracked in Carramar (WA).
Latest estimate as at Aug 2026; other figures from the 2021 Census, ATO FY-24 and AreaSearch estimates where labelled. Updated 14 Oct 2026.
Sources: ABS Census 2021, ABS estimated resident population, ATO taxation statistics, state rental bonds and property sales records where published, and AreaSearch analysis for Carramar (WA).
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Refreshed . Rents to Sep 2026, population and age estimated to Aug 2026, taxable income FY 2024 and projects to Oct 2026. Housing, households and cultural diversity are from the 2021 Census (next update with the 2026 Census results).
Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, and are labelled as such. Other sections were compiled 15 Oct 2026 from sources that update on their own cycles; "See the evidence" lists each source and its cycle.
SAL boundaries are defined by Australia Post and the Australian Bureau of Statistics to represent commonly-known suburb names used in postal addresses.
Statistical Areas (SA2) are designed for census data collection and may combine multiple suburbs or use different geographic boundaries. For a complete picture, consider both boundary types where available.
Main sources: ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL50269). QuickStats reports 2021 only; the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.
This page uses Suburbs and Localities (SAL) boundaries (suburb-style geography). SAL represents commonly-known suburb names used in addresses, while Statistical Areas (SA2) are designed for census and statistical reporting. Even when sharing the same name, SAL and SA2 boundaries often cover different geographic areas with different populations.
AreaSearch compiles this page from official and industry sources, including ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia, then calculates statistics for the boundary shown, and ranks, growth rates and benchmarks itself. Property sales come from the state valuation authority, rents from state rental bond lodgements, development applications from council and state planning portals, school data from ACARA, and public transport from state transport departments. Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, labelled as such.
No. Most of this page is built beyond the Census. Dated for this area: population (Aug 2026), age profile (Aug 2026), infrastructure projects (Oct 2026) and income (FY 2024). Compiled with this profile from sources that publish on their own cycles: development and approvals, property sales and rents, employment, education, transport, health and services and amenities. Only housing, households and cultural diversity remain wholly Census-based, because no more current small-area dataset exists for those measures.
Key demographics and figures for Carramar (WA) from the 2021 Census, ATO taxpayer data and AreaSearch estimates and analysis. Each topic has its own table of key figures beside the section it belongs to, and each row names its source and date. The percentile compares Carramar (WA) with every neighbourhood-sized area across Australia (ABS SA2 areas): a higher percentile means more of that measure than most, not necessarily better.
Source: AreaSearch (areasearch.com.au) compiled from ABS Census 2021, ATO and other public sources.
