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The median house price in Carwoola is $1.82m. House values have moved 9.7% a year compounded over five years.
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Carwoola has an estimated 1,613 residents. Growth has averaged 0.5% a year over five years, slower than 88% of areas nationally. Density is about 19 people per square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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Based on evaluation of ABS demographic updates for the wider region, alongside new addresses validated by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Carwoola has an estimated population of approximately 1,613 as of May 2026. This represents an expansion of 11 residents (0.7%) since the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 1,602 individuals. The adjustment is derived from the resident population of 1,613, calculated by AreaSearch using the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2025) and an additional 2 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population size corresponds to a density ratio of 19.1 persons per square kilometer, which offers substantial personal space.
Growth in the suburb of Carwoola was mostly propelled by interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 46.0% of all population increases recently, though all components including natural growth and overseas migration registered positive results. AreaSearch implements ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 region, published in 2024 with 2022 as the baseline year. For any SA2 regions lacking this data, AreaSearch utilizes the NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, published in 2022 with 2021 as the baseline year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are also applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Looking at future population projections, a substantial population increase in the top quartile of Australian non-metropolitan areas is anticipated, with the suburb of Carwoola projected to expand by 612 residents to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, representing an overall increase of 37.9% across the 16 years.
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Carwoola experiences very limited development activity, averaging less than one approval annually, with a total of one approval recorded over the last five years. These minimal development volumes reflect the rural character of the locality, where construction is generally prompted by specific local housing requirements rather than broad market demand. Note that because the volume of approvals is so low, individual development projects can have a major influence on annual growth and comparison statistics. Carwoola displays significantly less construction activity than the Rest of NSW. This level of activity is also below national patterns.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 6 current infrastructure and development projects inside Carwoola, worth an estimated $1.05 billion. A further 38 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $6.54 billion. 16 are already under construction and 21 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, education & training and retail. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Very few factors influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. In total, 13 projects have been identified by AreaSearch as likely to impact the area. Key developments include the Googong Public High School, Googong Hotel, Googong Sports and Aquatics Centre, and Googong Convenience Centre, with the details below focusing on those most likely to be relevant.
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Googong Hotel
Two-storey family-friendly hotel now under construction in Googong Town Centre. Facilities include bistro, additional restaurant, lounge, bar, beer garden, kids play area, three function rooms, sports bar and gaming room. Designed by May and Russell Architects with capacity for 700+ patrons (function space up to ~400). Operated by Anthony and Sandy McDonald (Royal Hotel Queanbeyan). Construction commenced in June 2025 with opening targeted for late 2026.
Googong Convenience Centre
Neighbourhood convenience centre within Googong Central developed by Stevens Group for Mirvac and Peet. The centre was completed in April 2026 and includes McDonald's, KFC, 7-Eleven, The Reject Shop and Aspire Early Education, providing a key retail and service hub for the growing Googong community.
Kings Highway Surface Upgrades
Road surface improvements and maintenance works over a 2-kilometre section of the Kings Highway from the Mill Post Road intersection to the ACT/NSW border. This project aims to improve safety and driving conditions for residents accessing Googong from the coast and inland areas.
Googong High School
A new co-educational public high school in Googong catering for up to 640 students. Opening for Year 7 and 8 students in Term 1 2027, the campus will feature modern classrooms, science labs, workshops, performing arts spaces, and a multi-purpose sports hall.
Googong Indoor Sport and Aquatic Centre
Approved indoor sport and aquatic centre for the Googong Common precinct, featuring a six-lane 25m indoor pool, a warm water program pool, and a two-court indoor sports hall with associated amenities. The facility is being delivered by the Googong developers under the township's local planning agreement and will be operated by Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council once complete, serving the growing township population of up to 18,000 residents.
South Jerrabomberra (Tralee) Estate
Master planned residential community at Tralee on the NSW/ACT border, developed by Village Building Co and delivering approximately 1500 homes for a future population of over 4000 residents. The estate features 23 hectares of green and public space including a Town Park with splash pad and playground, a Community Centre built with timber salvaged from the historic Tralee Woolshed, a Dog Park, ponds and walking trails, and a Regional Sports Complex with playing fields and a hockey pitch.Estate 1 has been delivered and Estate 2, including the Pemberton Rise release, is now selling with construction ongoing.
Yass Road, Bungendore Road and Ellerton Drive Intersection Upgrade
Major intersection upgrade replacing the existing roundabout with traffic signals to improve freight flow, capacity, and active transport connectivity. Scope includes dual through-lanes on key approaches, dedicated turning lanes, on-road cycleways, signalised pedestrian crossings, and removal of the pedestrian underpass. Funded with $33.7 million from the NSW Government, the project completed community consultation and geotechnical investigations ahead of final design and construction.
Celesse Apartments
Celesse is a modern residential development featuring 63 boutique apartments spread across two low-rise buildings. The project is designed with a focus on privacy, natural light, and modern amenities, including expansive living areas, stone benchtops, and walk-in showers. The development, built on a site cleared under the NSW Government loose-fill asbestos scheme, includes one and two-bedroom apartments and a basement parking level.
894 residents of Carwoola are employed, from a labour force of 897. Unemployment sits at 0.3%, with participation at 67.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.4% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 1,232, about 76% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Carwoola has a highly educated workforce, with strong representation in essential services sectors, and an unemployment rate of just 0.3%, based on AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data. As of March 2026894 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 3.8% below Regional NSW's rate of 4.1%, and workforce participation is well above the average (67.2% compared to Regional NSW's 60.6%). Census responses indicate that a moderate 14.0% of residents worked from home, although the impacts of Covid-19 lockdowns should be taken into account. The primary employment industries for residents are public administration & safety, construction, and education & training.
The area exhibits a particular employment specialization in public administration & safety, with an employment share 3.5 times the regional average. Conversely, health care & social assistance employs only 9.9% of local workers, which is below Regional NSW's 16.9%. The area appears to provide limited local job opportunities, as shown by the comparison between the Census working population and the resident population. According to AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data aggregated from broader statistical areas, the 12-month period saw the labour force contract by 4.6% alongside a 4.6% decline in employment, leaving unemployment virtually unchanged. This stands in contrast to Regional NSW, where employment shrank by 0.9%, the labour force declined by 0.4%, and unemployment increased by 0.5 percentage points. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia from May-25 can provide additional perspective on potential future demand within Carwoola. These forecasts, spanning five and ten-year horizons, have been aligned with the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates vary considerably across different industries. Applying these industry-specific forecasts to Carwoola's employment distribution suggests local employment should rise by 6.4% over five years and 12.9% over ten years (note that this is a basic weighted extrapolation for demonstration purposes and does not incorporate localized population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Carwoola is $3,205 a week (about $167,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,283 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $70,411 a year against an average of $83,828. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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Based on AreaSearch's compilation of the most recent postcode level ATO statistics published for financial year 2023, the median income of taxpayers in the suburb of Carwoola was $70,411, with the average income recorded at $83,828. This ranks among the highest in Australia, comparing to levels of $52,390 and $65,215 across Regional NSW. Adjusted for Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates would stand at approximately $77,677 (median) and $92,479 (average) as of March 2026. The 2021 Census data shows that household, family, and personal incomes all rank highly in Carwoola, placing between the 94th and 98th percentiles nationally.
Income distribution shows the largest group contains 37.2% of local residents (600 people) in the $4000+ bracket, which contrasts with the broader region where the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket is the largest at 29.9%. High earners make up a major portion of the community, with 53.0% earning more than $3,000 weekly, pointing to strong purchasing power. After paying for housing, residents keep 88.9% of their income, which reflects strong purchasing power and places the area in the 10th decile of the SEIFA income ranking.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Carwoola had 504 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 100% detached houses and 0% apartments. 50% are owned with a mortgage, 7% rented and 44% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $450 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,839 a month, a total housing cost higher than 83% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 14.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 20.4%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The mix of housing in Carwoola, as measured in the most recent Census, consisted of 100.0% houses and no other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, or other structures), compared to Regional NSW where houses made up 82.6% and other dwellings accounted for 17.4%. At the same time, the rate of home ownership in Carwoola was much higher than in Regional NSW at 43.6%, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (49.7%) or rented (6.7%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the area was significantly higher than the Regional NSW average at $2,839, while the median weekly rent was recorded at $450, compared to Regional NSW figures of $1,733 and $330.
Nationally, Carwoola's mortgage payments are much higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rent costs are considerably above the national level of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Carwoola counted 504 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 3.0 people each. 41% are couples with children, more than in 81% of areas nationally, against 37% couples without children. 14% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households make up the vast majority at 84.3% of all households, consisting of 40.9% couples with children, 37.2% couples without children, and 5.7% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 15.7%, with single person households representing 13.8% and group households making up 1.8% of the total. The median household size of 3.0 people is larger than the Regional NSW average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
33.5% of adults in Carwoola hold a university qualification, including 19.0% with a bachelor degree and 10.3% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 99% of areas nationally. A further 24.1% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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Academic achievement in Carwoola is substantially higher than broader benchmarks, with 33.5% of residents aged 15+ holding tertiary degrees compared to 21.3% in the Rest of NSW and 24.1% in the SA4 region. This significant educational advantage positions the area well for knowledge-intensive opportunities. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 19.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (10.3%) and graduate diplomas (4.2%). Vocational and technical skills are also highly represented, with 36.1% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (12.0%) and certificates (24.1%). Participation in education is remarkably strong, with 30.5% of residents currently undertaking formal study.
This comprises 9.5% in primary school, 8.4% in high school, and 6.3% enrolled in tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Carwoola means driving: households keep an average of 2.5 vehicles, and scheduled services reach only a handful of stops. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Analysis of public transport options shows 11 active transit stops operating within Carwoola, consisting of a mix of buses. These stops are served by 11 separate routes, which combine to provide 80 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is classified as limited, with residents generally located 2674 meters from the nearest transit stop. As a predominantly residential suburb, most residents travel elsewhere for work, and the car remains the primary mode of travel at 97%. Vehicle ownership averages 2.5 per household, which is above the regional average. A total of 14.0% of residents work from home (2021 Census; this may reflect COVID-19 conditions).
Service frequency averages 11 trips per day across all routes, which translates to approximately 7 weekly trips per individual stop.
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67.9% of residents in Carwoola report no long-term health condition. 3.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 60.0% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.1 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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An analysis of health indicators demonstrates strong outcomes across Carwoola, based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Both young and old age brackets show low rates of common health conditions, and the rate of private health insurance is exceptionally high at approximately 60% of the total population (967 people), compared to 51.9% in Regional NSW. The most prevalent medical conditions in the area were identified as arthritis and asthma, affecting 9.5 and 8.2% of residents, respectively, while 67.9% reported being entirely free of medical conditions compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW.
Residents of working age exhibit above average rates of chronic health issues. The area has 17.6% of residents aged 65 and over (283 people), which is lower than the 23.4% in Regional NSW. Health outcomes among seniors are especially strong, with national rankings surpassing those of the general population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Carwoola is largely Australian-born, at 85.9% of residents, with 5.4% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (30.8%) and English (27.8%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Carwoola was found to have below average levels of cultural diversity, with 85.9% of its population born in Australia, 92.4% holding citizenship, and 94.6% speaking only English at home. The predominant religion in Carwoola was found to be Christianity, representing 56.7% of residents. This compares to 55.9% across Regional NSW. Regarding ancestry (the birthplace of parents), the three largest represented groups in Carwoola are Australian, representing 30.8% of the population, English, representing 27.8% of the population, and Irish, representing 9.9% of the population. Furthermore, there are notable differences in the representation of other ethnic backgrounds: Hungarian is highly overrepresented at 0.5% of Carwoola (compared to 0.2% regionally), Polish at 1.1% (compared to 0.5%) and Croatian at 1.2% (compared to 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Carwoola is 43, older than 76% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 22.5% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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Carwoola's median age of 43 matches the Regional NSW figure of 43 and sits well above the national average of 38. The age distribution reveals that 55 - 64 year-olds are highly represented (16.4%), whereas the 75 - 84 group is relatively smaller (4.9%) than in Regional NSW. This concentration of 55 - 64 year-olds is well above the national level of 11.2%. Since the 2021 Census, the 35 to 44 age cohort has expanded from 11.1% to 12.5% of the population, while the 75 to 84 cohort rose from 3.6% to 4.9%.
In contrast, the 55 to 64 group decreased from 18.0% to 16.4% and the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 15.4% to 13.8%. Looking forward to 2041, demographic projections point to notable shifts in Carwoola's age distribution. Leading these changes, the 45 to 54 group will expand by 48% (107 people), rising to 330 from 222.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Carwoola
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 this month all 6 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 2 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (1,602 at the 2021 Census → 1,613 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to May 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL10840). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.