Carramar (WA)

Carramar has seen population growth performance typically on par with national averages when looking at short and medium term trends

Based on analysis of Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch, the estimated population of Carramar (WA) as of November 2025 is around 8,030 people. This reflects an increase of 852 people since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 7,178 people, indicating an 11.9% growth rate. The change was inferred from the resident population estimate of 7,966 by AreaSearch following examination of the latest Estimated Residential Population (ERP) data release by ABS in June 2024 and an additional 23 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population results in a density ratio of approximately 1,137 persons per square kilometer, which is relatively inline with averages seen across locations assessed by AreaSearch. Notably, Carramar's growth rate exceeded the national average of 8.9%, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Natural growth contributed approximately 39.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers including overseas migration and interstate migration were positive factors.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises growth rates by age cohort provided by ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023 based on 2022 data) to estimate growth across all areas post-2032. Moving forward, a significant population increase is forecast for the top quartile of statistical areas nationally, with Carramar expected to increase by approximately 2,369 persons to reach a total population of around 10,408 by 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an overall increase of approximately 34.2% over the 17-year period.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Carramar according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers shows Carramar had approximately 4 residential properties approved annually. Between FY-21 and FY-25, around 24 homes were approved, with another 6 in FY-26.

This results in about 56.3 new residents per year for each home built over the past five financial years. The average construction cost of new properties is $420,000. Compared to Greater Perth, Carramar has less development activity, which can strengthen demand and prices for existing properties. Recent building activity consists solely of detached houses, maintaining the area's suburban character with an emphasis on detached housing attracting space-seeking buyers. With around 686 people per dwelling approval, Carramar indicates a highly mature market.

Future projections estimate Carramar to add approximately 2,745 residents by 2041, potentially creating buyer competition and supporting price increases if current development rates struggle to match population growth.

Carramar has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 47thth percentile nationally

Eleven projects are identified by AreaSearch as potentially impacting the area, with key ones including the Neerabup Flynn Drive Dual Carriageway Upgrade, Banksia Grove District Centre, Neerabup Industrial Area Development Project, and Banksia Grove Village Redevelopment. The following list details those likely to be most relevant.

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AreaSearch assessment positions Carramar ahead of most Australian regions for employment performance

Carramar has a skilled workforce with notable representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate was 3.9% as of June 2025, aligning with Greater Perth's rate.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 4.1%. There were 4,921 residents employed while workforce participation was high at 74.9%, compared to Greater Perth's 65.2%. Key employment sectors include health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. Construction stands out with employment levels at 1.4 times the regional average.

Professional & technical services had limited presence, with 6.1% employment versus the regional 8.2%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities based on Census data. Over a 12-month period ending in June 2025, employment increased by 4.1%, labour force grew by 3.9%, and unemployment fell by 0.2 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Perth saw employment rise by 3.7% and unemployment increase slightly. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 project a 6.6% expansion over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Carramar's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.3% over five years and 13.3% over ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

Carramar's median income among taxpayers was $58,604 in financial year 2022. The average income stood at $69,629 during the same period. These figures were higher than Greater Perth's median and average incomes of $58,380 and $78,020 respectively. By September 2025, estimates based on Wage Price Index growth suggest Carramar's median income would be approximately $66,926 and the average income around $79,516. Census data indicates household incomes rank at the 89th percentile with a weekly income of $2,455. In Carramar, 35.3% of residents earn between $1,500 to $2,999 weekly, comprising 2,834 people. Notably, 37.7% of residents earn above $3,000 weekly. Housing expenses account for 14.9% of income. Carramar's strong earnings place its residents within the 89th percentile for disposable income and its SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

Carramar is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

In Carramar, as per the latest Census evaluation, 97.7% of dwellings were houses with the remaining 2.3% comprising semi-detached homes, apartments, and other types. This contrasts with Perth metro's figures of 92.2% houses and 7.8% other dwellings. Home ownership in Carramar stood at 20.9%, mirroring Perth metro's rate. The majority of dwellings were mortgaged (65.0%) or rented (14.2%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,017, higher than the Perth metro average of $1,898. The median weekly rent in Carramar was $440, compared to Perth metro's $350. Nationally, Carramar's mortgage repayments exceeded the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially higher than the national figure of $375.

Carramar features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 87.6% of all households, consisting of 50.9% couples with children, 25.4% couples without children, and 10.9% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 12.4%, with lone person households at 10.5% and group households comprising 1.7% of the total. The median household size is 3.1 people, which is larger than the Greater Perth average of 2.8.

The educational profile of Carramar exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

Educational qualifications in Carramar trail regional benchmarks; 20.5% of residents aged 15+ hold university degrees, compared to the Australian average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 15.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.2%) and graduate diplomas (2.1%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 42.9% of residents aged 15+ holding them; advanced diplomas account for 12.9% and certificates for 30.0%. Educational participation is high at 32.2%, including 11.6% in primary education, 10.6% in secondary education, and 4.9% pursuing tertiary education.

Carramar Primary School serves the local community with an enrollment of 585 students; it has typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 1035) and balanced educational opportunities. The area has one primary school focusing exclusively on primary education, with secondary options available in surrounding areas. Local school capacity is limited at 7.3 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 15.2, resulting in many families traveling for schooling.

Transport servicing is low compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Carramar has 23 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by two different routes that together offer 462 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of these services is rated as good, with residents typically living about 282 meters from the nearest stop.

On average, there are 66 trips per day across both routes, which equates to approximately 20 weekly trips per individual stop.

Carramar's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with younger cohorts in particular seeing very low prevalence of common health conditions

Carramar's health outcomes show excellent results, notably for younger age groups with low prevalence of common conditions.

Approximately 4,403 residents have private health cover, about 55% of the total population. The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma (7.1%) and mental health issues (6.8%), while 74.8% report no medical ailments, compared to 73.0% in Greater Perth. As of 2021, 11.4% of residents are aged 65 and over (915 people), lower than the 13.6% in Greater Perth. Despite this, health outcomes for seniors require more attention than those for the broader population.

Carramar was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Carramar's population was found to have 9.9% speaking a language other than English at home, with 47.4% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Carramar, comprising 47.5%. Islam makes up 1.5%, which is lower compared to Greater Perth's 3.2%.

The top three ancestry groups are English (37.3%), Australian (20.0%), and Scottish (8.6%). Notably, South African ancestry is overrepresented at 2.8% in Carramar, compared to the regional average of 1.8%. Welsh ancestry is also higher at 1.2%, versus 0.9% regionally. New Zealand ancestry stands at 1.1%.

Carramar's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Carramar's median age is 37, matching Greater Perth and closely resembling Australia's figure of 38 years. The 45-54 age group constitutes 16.5%, higher than Greater Perth, while the 25-34 cohort stands at 9.4%. Between 2021 and present, the 75 to 84 age group has increased from 2.6% to 3.2%. Conversely, the 5 to 14 cohort has decreased from 16.0% to 14.4%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Carramar's age structure. Notably, the 45 to 54 group is projected to grow by 42%, adding 550 people to reach 1,875 from 1,324. Meanwhile, the 0 to 4 cohort is expected to grow modestly by 5%, adding 18 people.