Carwoola

Carwoola lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

As of November 2025, Carwoola's population is estimated at around 1,600 people. This reflects a decrease since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 1,602 people. The current population estimate is based on AreaSearch validation of new addresses and ABS ERP data from June 2024, indicating a resident population of 1,547 in Carwoola's broader area. This level equates to a density ratio of 18.9 persons per square kilometer. Over the past decade, Carwoola has demonstrated resilient growth patterns with a compound annual growth rate of 1.3%, outpacing the SA4 region. Population growth was primarily driven by interstate migration contributing approximately 46.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections where applicable, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Looking at population projections moving forward, Carwoola is forecast to experience significant population growth, expected to expand by 678 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an increase of 49.3% in total over the 17 years.

The level of residential development activity in Carwoola is very low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally by AreaSearch

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Carwoola shows significantly less property development activity than Rest of NSW. This activity level is similarly below national patterns in urban planning and growth.

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

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

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Employment conditions in Carwoola rank among the top 10% of areas assessed nationally

Carwoola has a highly educated workforce with prominent representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate was 0.3% as of June 2025, according to AreaSearch's statistical area data aggregation.

In that month, 990 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate 3.4 percentage points lower than the Rest of NSW average of 3.7%. The workforce participation rate in Carwoola was significantly higher at 67.2% compared to the Rest of NSW's 56.4%. Major employment industries among residents included public administration & safety, construction, and education & training. Notably, public administration & safety had an employment share 3.5 times the regional level.

Conversely, health care & social assistance showed lower representation at 9.9% versus the regional average of 16.9%. The area may have limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by a lower ratio of Census working population to resident population. Between June 2024 and June 2025, Carwoola's labour force decreased by 3.6%, with employment declining by 3.7%, leading to an unemployment rate increase of 0.1 percentage points. This contrasts with the Rest of NSW, where employment contracted by 0.1%, the labour force grew by 0.3%, and unemployment rose by 0.4 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 suggest potential future demand within Carwoola. These projections estimate national employment growth at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with varying rates across different industry sectors. Applying these projections to Carwoola's employment mix indicates local employment should increase by 6.4% over five years and 12.9% over ten years, though these are simple weighted extrapolations for illustrative purposes and do 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

Carwoola has a median taxpayer income of $70,411 and an average income of $83,828 according to the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2022. Nationally, this is extremely high compared to Rest of NSW's median income of $49,459 and average income of $62,998. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $79,290 (median) and $94,399 (average) as of September 2025. In the 2021 Census, household, family and personal incomes in Carwoola ranked highly nationally, between the 94th and 98th percentiles. Income distribution shows that 37.2% of the population (595 individuals) fall within the $4000+ income range, contrasting with the surrounding region where the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket leads at 29.9%. This suburb demonstrates considerable affluence with 53.0% earning over $3,000 per week, supporting premium retail and service offerings. After housing costs, residents retain 88.9% of income, reflecting strong purchasing power. 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 dwellings, as per the latest Census, were entirely houses with no other dwelling types. This contrasts with Non-Metro NSW's 74.5% houses and 25.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Carwoola stood at 43.6%, with mortgaged dwellings at 49.7% and rented ones at 6.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,839, higher than Non-Metro NSW's average of $2,167. Median weekly rent in Carwoola was $450, compared to Non-Metro NSW's $355. Nationally, Carwoola's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $2,839 versus Australia's average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 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 make up the remaining 15.7%, with lone person households at 13.8% and group households comprising 1.8%. The median household size is 3.0 people, 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 high, with 33.5% of residents aged 15+ holding university qualifications, compared to 21.3% in the rest of NSW and 24.1% in the SA4 region. Bachelor degrees are most common at 19.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (10.3%) and graduate diplomas (4.2%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 36.1% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas at 12.0% and certificates at 24.1%. Educational participation is high, 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. Schools are located outside Carwoola's immediate boundaries, requiring families to access them in neighboring areas.

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

Transport analysis shows ten active public transport stops in Carwoola, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by eleven different routes that together facilitate eighty weekly passenger trips. Transport access is rated as limited, with residents typically located 2674 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages eleven trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately eight 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

Health data indicates relatively positive outcomes for Carwoola residents with a fairly standard level of common health conditions seen across both young and old age cohorts.

The rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 60% of the total population (960 people). The most common medical conditions are arthritis and asthma, impacting 9.5% and 8.2% of residents respectively. A total of 67.9% of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments compared to 68.7% across Rest of NSW. The area has 16.8% of residents aged 65 and over (268 people), which is higher than the 13.4% in Rest of NSW. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, performing even better than the general population in health 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 cultural diversity was found to be below average, with 85.9% of its population born in Australia, 92.4% being citizens, and 94.6% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the main religion in Carwoola, making up 56.7% of people, 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%) was overrepresented in Carwoola compared to the regional average of 0.3%. Similarly, Polish (1.1%) and Croatian (1.2%) were also overrepresented compared to their respective regional averages of 0.7% and 0.9%.

Carwoola hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

Carwoola has a median age of 43, matching the Rest of NSW figure and exceeding the national average of 38. The age profile shows that those aged 55-64 are particularly prominent at 16.5%, while those aged 75-84 comprise only 4.3%. This concentration of 55-64 year-olds is higher than the national figure of 11.2%. Between the 2021 Census and now, the proportion of individuals aged 15 to 24 has increased from 11.3% to 12.7%, while those aged 35 to 44 have risen from 11.1% to 12.2%. Conversely, the proportion of those aged 55 to 64 has decreased from 18.0% to 16.5%, and the 45 to 54 age group has dropped from 15.4% to 14.3%. Looking ahead to 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Carwoola's age structure. Notably, the 35 to 44 age group is expected to grow by 71%, adding 137 people to reach a total of 333 from its current figure of 195.