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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 1,614 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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According to AreaSearch's evaluation of broader ABS population revisions alongside post-Census validated address counts, the suburb of Carwoola maintains an estimated population of around 1,614 as of Aug 2026. This indicates a modest gain of 12 people (0.7%) compared to the 2021 Census total of 1,602 people. AreaSearch established this figure of 1,614 residents by reviewing the ABS ERP release from June 2025 together with 2 validated new addresses recorded following the Census date. Spatially, this corresponds to a low population density of 19.1 persons per square kilometer, ensuring spacious living conditions.
Inward interstate movement served as the main catalyst for local expansion, representing approximately 46.0% of overall population additions in recent times, supplemented by positive contributions from natural increase and overseas arrivals. Demographic modelling by AreaSearch incorporates 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2 projections based on the year 2022, while filling any geographical gaps using 2022 NSW State Government SA2 figures keyed to 2021. For the period spanning 2032 to 2041, cohort-specific growth rates derived from these datasets are applied across all localities. Long-term demographic forecasts place the suburb of Carwoola in the highest quartile among non-metropolitan regions nationwide, with aggregated SA2 figures projecting an increase of 593 persons by 2041, translating to an overall growth rate of 36.7% across the 16 years.
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Residential building activity in Carwoola remains sparse, recording less than 1 dwelling approvals annually and minimal dwellings over the five-year period. Such modest building volumes align with the area's rural character, wherein new construction generally caters to distinct local dwelling requirements rather than broader market dynamics. Because baseline numbers are small, individual construction initiatives have the potential to noticeably skew annual trends and comparative metrics. Carwoola registers a substantially lower volume of building activity when measured against Rest of NSW. Furthermore, overall construction levels lag well behind nationwide benchmarks.
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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Major infrastructure developments and urban planning projects exert a fundamental influence on regional growth trajectories. AreaSearch has pinpointed a total of 13 key initiatives anticipated to shape local dynamics, highlighted by Googong Public High School, Googong Hotel, Googong Sports and Aquatics Centre, and Googong Convenience Centre, with significant proposals itemized below.
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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.
884 residents of Carwoola are employed, from a labour force of 887. Unemployment sits at 0.3%, with participation at 66.2%. 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 1,238, about 77% 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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Data aggregated across statistical divisions by AreaSearch reveals that Carwoola possesses an educated talent pool, significant engagement across vital services, and an exceptionally low jobless rate of 0.3%. By March 2026, employed residents numbered 884, placing local unemployment 3.8% beneath the 4.1% recorded for Regional NSW, while labour force participation reached 66.2%, considerably higher than the benchmark of 60.6% in Regional NSW. Additionally, Census records indicate that 14.0% of workers operated from home, a metric potentially shaped by prevailing Covid-19 restrictions. The resident workforce is largely absorbed by public administration & safety, construction, and education & training.
Representation in public administration & safety is exceptionally pronounced, tracking at 3.5 times the regional benchmark. Conversely, health care & social assistance accounts for a smaller footprint, employing 9.9% of workers locally relative to 16.9% regionally. Comparisons between resident headcount and Census workplace totals indicate that internal employment opportunities within the boundary remain limited. AreaSearch evaluated data from SALM and ABS sources compiled from wider statistical regions for the period ending March 2026. The labour force shrank by 4.8% during this timeframe and employment fell by the same 4.8% margin, leaving unemployment figures virtually stable. Meanwhile, the wider Regional NSW area saw employment drop by 0.9% and the labour force decline by 0.4%, accompanied by a 0.5 percentage point increase in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia released national employment projections dated Mar-26 to help anticipate upcoming demand in Carwoola. These forecasts span five and ten year horizons and were overlaid with the local employment structure to project growth trajectories. The national outlook expects employment to grow by 6.6% within five years and by 13.7% over ten years, though sectoral growth varies considerably. When these industry-specific rates are applied to Carwoola’s current employment composition, the area is projected to see employment rise by 6.4% over five years and 12.9% over ten years. This calculation uses a basic weighting method for demonstration only and does not incorporate localized population forecasts.
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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According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2023, the suburb of Carwoola had a median income among taxpayers of $70,411 with the average level standing at $83,828. This is extremely high nationally and compares to levels of $52,390 and $65,215 across Regional NSW respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $77,677 (median) and $92,479 (average) as of March 2026. According to 2021 Census figures, household, family and personal incomes all rank highly in Carwoola, between the 94th and 98th percentiles nationally.
The earnings profile shows the predominant cohort spans 37.2% of locals (600 people) in the $4000+ category, differing from patterns across regional levels where $1,500 - 2,999 dominates with 29.9%. A significant 53.0% earn above $3,000 weekly, reflecting pockets of prosperity that drive robust local economic activity. After housing costs, residents retain 88.9% of income, reflecting strong purchasing power and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 10th decile.
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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At the time of the most recent Census, the local residential stock in Carwoola consisted entirely of separate houses at 100.0%, with no semi-detached homes, apartments, or other structural categories recorded, contrasting with Regional NSW where houses comprised 82.6% and other dwellings made up 17.4%. Outright property ownership was notably widespread at 43.6%, while 49.7% of properties were held under a mortgage and 6.7% were tenanted. Monthly mortgage repayments stood at a median of $2,839 and weekly rental payments averaged a median of $450, outpacing Regional NSW medians of $1,733 and $330.
On a broader scale, local mortgage commitments exceed the Australian benchmark of $1,863, and weekly rents surpass the national median 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 arrangements constitute the vast majority of local living arrangements at 84.3%, consisting of couples with children at 40.9%, couples without children at 37.2%, and single parent households at 5.7%. Non-family residences make up the remaining 15.7%, comprising single-person households at 13.8% and shared group dwellings at 1.8%. The typical household size sits at a median of 3.0 people, exceeding the benchmark of 2.4 across Regional NSW.
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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Tertiary attainment in Carwoola exceeds broader regional standards, with 33.5% of individuals aged 15+ possessing higher education degrees, compared against 21.3% across Rest of NSW and 24.1% in the wider SA4 region. Among degree holders, bachelor qualifications represent 19.0%, followed by 10.3% holding postgraduate awards and 4.2% holding graduate diplomas. Technical and trade training is likewise substantial, with 36.1% of residents aged 15+ having completed vocational certifications, divided between 12.0% with advanced diplomas and 24.1% with certificates. Active participation in academic pathways is strong, with 30.5% of the local population engaged in study.
Breakdown by level includes 9.5% attending primary schools, 8.4% enrolled in secondary education, and 6.3% undertaking tertiary studies.
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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Transit options within Carwoola encompass 10 operating bus facilities served by 11 individual transit lines, delivering a collective 75 weekly passenger trips. Overall public transport connectivity is limited, reflected in an average resident distance of 2674 meters to the nearest boarding point. Due to the area's commuter profile, private vehicles represent the overwhelming transit choice at 97%, with households maintaining an average fleet of 2.5 vehicles. Working remotely was recorded by 14.0% of residents at the 2021 Census, a figure potentially influenced by COVID-19 settings. Across all transit routes, services run at an average rate of 10 trips per day, which translates to roughly 7 weekly trips for each designated boarding location.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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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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Health indicators across Carwoola demonstrate favorable patterns in AreaSearch's review of mortality and chronic illness rates, showing limited incidence of standard ailments across younger and older demographics alike. Private health insurance participation is especially pronounced, covering approximately 60% of residents (968 people), compared to the regional standard of 51.9% in Regional NSW. The primary ongoing health issues reported by residents are arthritis, affecting 9.5%, and asthma, affecting 8.2%, while 67.9% indicated an absence of chronic medical conditions, outperforming the Regional NSW figure of 63.3%. An elevated rate of chronic conditions is observed among the working-age cohort.
Seniors aged 65 and over account for 18.1% of the community (292 people), below the Regional NSW proportion of 23.3%, with elderly residents achieving health scores that rank higher nationally than the broader local 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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Cultural variation within Carwoola registers below wider benchmarks, with 85.9% of the population native-born Australians, 92.4% holding citizenship, and 94.6% using only English at home. The most prevalent faith is Christianity, claimed by 56.7% of residents, in line with 55.9% observed across Regional NSW. Regarding parental heritage, the leading reported backgrounds in Carwoola are Australian (30.8%), English (27.8%), and Irish (9.9%). Several European ancestries show higher concentrations relative to broader regional norms, notably Polish at 1.1% (compared to 0.5% regionally), Croatian at 1.2% (against 0.3%), and Hungarian at 0.5% (versus 0.2%).
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. 22.2% 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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The demographic age distribution in the suburb of Carwoola aligns closely with regional patterns, showing a maximum variance of 6.8 percentage points relative to Regional NSW. The estimated median age stood at 43 as at August 2026, shifting from 44 at the 2021 Census, matching the Regional NSW 2021 Census median of 43 and comparing to the nationwide figure of 38. The mature working and early retirement segment (45 - 64) decreased from 33.4% at the Census to an estimated 30.6%. Projections toward 2041 indicate that adults aged 25 - 44 will drive numeric expansion, increasing by 167 residents (48%) to a total of 514, while the senior group aged 65+ will experience the steepest proportional surge, expanding by 50% to reach 439 residents.
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 Oct 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) | Aug 2026 2 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 Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| 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 Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 2 months ago 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 7 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) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 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 Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (1,602 at the 2021 Census → 1,614 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 Aug 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.