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 Feb 2026, the population of the suburb of Carwoola is estimated to be around 1,624, reflecting an increase of 22 people since the 2021 Census. This increase represents a growth rate of 1.4%. The resident population was estimated at 1,618 by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024, with an additional 2 validated new addresses since the Census date contributing to this figure. This results in a population density ratio of 19.2 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. 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 is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Looking ahead, a significant population increase is forecast for Carwoola, with an expected expansion of 679 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an increase of 47.2% in total over the 17 years.

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. This low level reflects its rural nature, where housing needs drive development rather than broader market demand. Yearly growth figures and relativities can vary greatly due to this limited activity.

Carwoola exhibits significantly lower construction activity compared to the Rest of NSW. Its development pattern is also notably below national averages.

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 area. Notable ones include Googong Public High School, Googong Hotel, Googong Sports and Aquatics Centre, and Kings Highway Upgrades. The following list outlines those likely to be 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 statistical area data aggregation. As of September 2025, there are 1,010 residents employed, with an unemployment rate 3.5% lower than Rest of NSW's rate of 3.8%.

Workforce participation is high at 75.3%, compared to Rest of NSW's 61.5%. Census data shows that 14.0% of residents work from home. Leading employment industries include public administration & safety, construction, and education & training. Carwoola has a strong focus on public administration & safety, with an employment share 3.5 times the regional level.

However, health care & social assistance employs only 9.9% of local workers, below Rest of NSW's 16.9%. The area may have limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the ratio of Census working population to resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, Carwoola's labour force decreased by 4.6%, with employment also decreasing by 4.6%, while unemployment remained relatively stable. In contrast, Rest of NSW saw a 0.5% employment contraction, a 0.1% labour force decrease, and a 0.4 percentage point rise in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project overall employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Carwoola's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by approximately 6.4% over five years and 12.9% over ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not consider localized population projections.

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

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of ATO data released on 30 June 2023 for financial year 2023, Carwoola suburb had a median income among taxpayers of $70,411. The average income level stood at $83,828. This is among the highest in Australia, compared to levels of $52,390 and $65,215 across Rest of NSW respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $76,649 (median) and $91,255 (average) as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census figures, household, family, and personal incomes in Carwoola rank highly nationally, between the 94th and 98th percentiles. Income brackets indicate that 37.2% of locals (604 people) fall into the $4000+ category, contrasting with the broader area where the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket leads at 29.9%. Higher earners represent a substantial presence with 53.0% exceeding $3,000 weekly. After housing costs, residents retain 88.9% of income, reflecting strong purchasing power within the community. 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 structure, as per the latest Census, was entirely houses (100.0%) with no semi-detached dwellings, apartments, or other types recorded. This contrasts with Non-Metro NSW's mix of 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Carwoola stood at 43.6%, with mortgaged properties 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 $1,733. Median weekly rent in Carwoola was recorded at $450, compared to Non-Metro NSW's $330. Nationally, Carwoola's median monthly mortgage repayment exceeded the Australian average of $1,863, while its median weekly rent figure of $450 was substantially higher than the national average 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 make up the remaining 15.7%, consisting of 13.8% lone person households and 1.8% group households. The median household size is 3.0 people, which is larger than the Rest of NSW average of 2.4.

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 exceeds broader standards. Among residents aged 15+, 33.5% have university qualifications, compared to 21.3% in Rest of NSW and 24.1% in the SA4 region. This educational advantage positions Carwoola favourably for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 19.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (10.3%) and graduate diplomas (4.2%).

Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 36.1% of residents aged 15+ holding them – advanced diplomas account for 12.0% and certificates for 24.1%. Educational participation is notably 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 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 11 different routes that together facilitate 80 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is limited in the area, with residents typically located 2674 meters from the nearest transport stop. The majority of residents commute outward from Carwoola, with cars being the dominant mode of transport at 97%. On average, there are 2.5 vehicles per dwelling in Carwoola, which is higher than the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, 14% of residents work from home, a figure that may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions.

The service frequency averages 11 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 7 weekly trips per individual stop.

Carwoola's residents are extremely healthy with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Analysis of health metrics shows strong performance throughout Carwoola. AreaSearch's assessment found low prevalence of common health conditions across both young and old age cohorts.

The rate of private health cover was exceptionally high at approximately 60% of the total population (974 people), compared to 51.9% across Rest of NSW. The most common medical conditions were arthritis, impacting 9.5% of residents, and asthma, affecting 8.2%. A total of 67.9% declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 63.3% across Rest of NSW. Working-age residents showed above average prevalence of chronic health conditions. The area had 17.2% of residents aged 65 and over (279 people), lower than the 23.4% in Rest of NSW. Health outcomes among seniors were particularly strong, with national rankings even higher than the general population.

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

Carwoola, surveyed in 2016, had a population with 85.9% born in Australia, 92.4% being citizens, and 94.6% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, accounting for 56.7%, compared to 55.9% regionally. The top three ancestral 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 in Carwoola compared to the regional averages of 0.2%, 0.5%, and 0.3% respectively.

Carwoola hosts a notably older demographic compared to the national average

Carwoola has a median age of 43, matching Rest of NSW's figure and exceeding Australia's national average of 38. The age profile shows that those aged 55-64 years are notably prominent at 16.5%, while the 75-84 age group is smaller at 4.5% compared to Rest of NSW. This concentration of 55-64 year-olds is higher than the national average of 11.2%. Between the 2021 Census and present, the 35-44 age group has increased from 11.1% to 12.6%, while the 15-24 cohort rose from 11.3% to 12.7%. Conversely, the 45-54 age group decreased from 15.4% to 13.7%, and the 55-64 group fell from 18.0% to 16.5%. Looking ahead to 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Carwoola's age structure, with the 45-54 age group expected to grow by 60% (133 people), reaching 356 from 222.