Carwoola

Population growth drivers in Carwoola are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

As of Nov 2025, the population of the Carwoola statistical area (Lv2) is estimated to be around 1,626 people. This figure represents an increase of 24 individuals since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 1,602 people. The current estimate is based on AreaSearch's validation of new addresses and examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024, indicating a resident population of 1,618 with an additional validated new address since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 19.2 persons per square kilometer. Over the past decade, from 2015 to 2025, Carwoola has exhibited resilient growth patterns with a compound annual growth rate of 1.3%, outperforming its SA4 region. Interstate migration contributed approximately 46.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers including natural growth and overseas migration were positive factors.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with a base year of 2021 are utilized. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Looking ahead, significant population growth is forecasted for the top quartile of Australian non-metropolitan areas, with the Carwoola (SA2) expected to expand by 675 persons to reach a total of 2,368 individuals by 2041, reflecting an increase of 46.7% over the 17-year period.

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

Carwoola has seen minimal development activity over the past five years, with an average of less than one approval per year, totalling two in total. This low level of development is characteristic of rural areas like Carwoola, where housing needs often drive development rather than broader market demand. It should be noted that with such low approval numbers, yearly growth figures and relativities can fluctuate significantly based on individual projects.

Compared to the Rest of NSW and national averages, Carwoola exhibits notably less construction activity.

Carwoola has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 15 projects likely to impact the area. Key projects include Googong Public High School, Googong Hotel, Googong Sports and Aquatics Centre, and Kings Highway Upgrades. The following list details those most relevant.

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The exceptional employment performance in Carwoola places it among Australia's strongest labour markets

Carwoola has an educated workforce with significant representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate is 0.3%, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data.

As of September 2025990 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate 3.5% lower than Rest of NSW's rate of 3.8%. Workforce participation in Carwoola is higher at 67.2%, compared to Rest of NSW's 56.4%. The leading employment industries among residents are public administration & safety, construction, and education & training. Notably, public administration & safety employs 3.5 times more residents than the regional level.

Conversely, health care & social assistance employs only 9.9% of local workers, lower than Rest of NSW's 16.9%. The area may have limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the difference between Census working population and resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, Carwoola's labour force decreased by 5.2%, with employment also decreasing by 5.2%, while unemployment remained stable. In contrast, Rest of NSW saw employment contract by 0.5%, the labour force fall by 0.1%, and unemployment rise by 0.4 percentage points. Statewide in NSW, between November 2024 and 25-Nov-25, employment contracted by 0.03% (losing 2,260 jobs), with an unemployment rate of 3.9%. Nationally, the unemployment rate was 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Carwoola's employment mix suggests local employment could grow by 6.4% in five years and 12.9% in ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes only and does not account for localized population projections.

The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 10% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis

AreaSearch's aggregation of latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows Carwoola had a median taxpayer income of $70,411 and an average of $83,828. These figures are among the highest in Australia, compared to $52,390 and $65,215 respectively for Rest of NSW. Based on Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2023, current estimates for Carwoola as of September 2025 would be approximately $76,649 (median) and $91,255 (average). According to 2021 Census figures, incomes in Carwoola rank highly nationally, between the 94th and 98th percentiles. The predominant income cohort spans 37.2% of locals (604 people) earning over $4,000 weekly, contrasting with the broader area where the $1,500 - $2,999 bracket leads at 29.9%. Higher earners represent a substantial presence in Carwoola, with 53.0% exceeding $3,000 weekly. 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.

Carwoola is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Carwoola's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, were entirely houses (100.0%) with no other dwellings like semi-detached homes, apartments, or others (0.0%). This contrasts with Non-Metro NSW where 74.5% of dwellings were houses and 25.5% were other types. Home ownership in Carwoola stood at 43.6%, higher than Non-Metro NSW's figure. Mortgaged dwellings constituted 49.7%, while rented properties made up 6.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Carwoola was $2,839, above the Non-Metro NSW average of $2,167. Median weekly rent in Carwoola was $450 compared to Non-Metro NSW's $355. Nationally, Carwoola's median monthly mortgage repayment exceeded Australia's average of $1,863, and its median weekly rent surpassed the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 84.3% of all households, including 40.9% couples with children, 37.2% couples without children, and 5.7% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 15.7%, with lone person households at 13.8% and group households comprising 1.8% of the total. The median household size is 3.0 people, which is larger than the Rest of NSW average of 2.6.

Carwoola demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 5% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics

Carwoola's educational attainment is notably higher than broader benchmarks. Among residents aged 15+, 33.5% have university qualifications, compared to 21.3% in the rest of NSW and 24.1% in the SA4 region. University graduates comprise 19.0%, postgraduate qualifications are held by 10.3%, and graduate diplomas by 4.2%. Vocational credentials are prominent among residents aged 15+, with 36.1% holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas (12.0%) and certificates (24.1%).

Educational participation is high in Carwoola, with 30.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.5% in primary education, 8.4% in secondary education, and 6.3% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Carwoola has 11 operational public transport stops, all of which are bus services. These stops are served by 11 unique routes that together facilitate 80 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is considered limited, with residents generally situated 2674 meters away from the nearest stop.

On average, there are 11 daily trips across all routes, equating to roughly 7 weekly trips per individual stop.

Carwoola's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with a fairly standard level of common health conditions seen across both young and old age cohorts

Carwoola residents show positive health outcomes, with common conditions similar across age groups.

Private health cover stands at approximately 60%, or 975 people. The most prevalent conditions are arthritis (9.5%) and asthma (8.2%). 67.9% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 68.7% in Rest of NSW. Residents aged 65+ comprise 16.8%, or 273 people, higher than the 13.4% state average. Health outcomes among seniors are notably strong, outperforming general population metrics.

Carwoola is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics

Carwoola's population was found to be predominantly Australian-born, with 85.9% born in Australia, and predominantly citizens, at 92.4%. English was the language spoken primarily at home by 94.6% of residents. Christianity was the dominant religion, comprising 56.7%, compared to 52.1% across Rest of NSW.

The top three ancestry groups were Australian (30.8%), English (27.8%), and Irish (9.9%). Notably, Hungarian (0.5%) Polish (1.1%), and Croatian (1.2%) ethnicities were overrepresented compared to regional averages of 0.3%, 0.7%, and 0.9% respectively.

Carwoola hosts a notably older demographic compared to the national average

Carwoola's median age is 43, matching Rest of NSW and exceeding the national average of 38. The age profile shows that those aged 55-64 are prominent at 16.5%, compared to 12.2% nationally. Conversely, those aged 75-84 are smaller at 4.3%. Between the 2021 Census and now, the 15-24 age group has grown from 11.3% to 12.6%, while the 35-44 cohort increased from 11.1% to 12.2%. However, the 55-64 cohort declined from 18.0% to 16.5% and the 45-54 group dropped from 15.4% to 14.3%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Carwoola's age structure, with the 35-44 group expected to grow by 68%, reaching 333 people from 198.