Carramar
Statistical Area - sa2

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

Carramar's population, as of November 2025, is approximately 21,638. This figure represents a 16.1% increase from the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 18,641. The growth is inferred from ABS estimates: 21,455 residents in June 2024 and an additional 284 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density of 721 persons per square kilometer, comparable to averages seen across locations assessed by AreaSearch. Notably, Carramar's growth exceeded both national (8.9%) and SA4 region averages, marking it as a growth leader. Natural growth contributed approximately 39.2% of overall population gains during recent periods, with all migration factors also being positive contributors.

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 and post-2032 growth estimates, AreaSearch uses ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 based on 2022 data. Future population trends indicate an above median growth for the area, projecting an expansion to approximately 26,519 persons by 2041, marking a total increase of 21.7% over the 17-year period.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Carramar among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

Carramar has received around 142 dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling 713 homes. As of FY-26, 41 approvals have been recorded. On average, 4.1 new residents per year have arrived for each dwelling constructed between FY-21 and FY-25. The supply of dwellings is lagging behind demand, leading to heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures.

New homes are being built at an average expected construction cost of $191,000, which is below regional norms, indicating more affordable housing options for purchasers. In FY-26, $18.3 million in commercial approvals have been registered, reflecting moderate levels of commercial development. Compared to Greater Perth, Carramar has around two-thirds the rate of new dwelling approvals per person and ranks among the 49th percentile nationally, resulting in relatively constrained buyer choice and supporting interest in existing homes.

New building activity comprises 99.0% detached houses and 1.0% attached dwellings, preserving the area's low density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers. The estimated population density is 346 people per dwelling approval, reflecting its quiet development environment. Population forecasts indicate Carramar will gain 4,698 residents by 2041. With current construction levels, housing supply should meet demand adequately, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Carramar has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 31stth percentile nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 25 projects that could impact this region. Notable projects include Banksia Grove West Primary School, Banksia Grove District Centre, Banksia Grove Village Redevelopment, and Neerabup Flynn Drive Dual Carriageway Upgrade. The following list details those most likely to be relevant.

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Employment performance in Carramar exceeds national averages across key labour market indicators

Carramar has a skilled workforce with strong representation in manufacturing and industrial sectors. Its unemployment rate is 4.0%, with an estimated employment growth of 4.2% over the past year.

As of June 2025, there are 12,705 residents employed, with an unemployment rate of 4.1%. The workforce participation rate in Carramar is 75.4%, compared to Greater Perth's 65.2%. Employment among residents is concentrated in health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. Notably, employment levels in construction are at 1.2 times the regional average.

However, professional & technical services have limited presence with only 5.5% of employment compared to the regional average of 8.2%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities based on Census data comparisons. Over the year to June 2025, employment increased by 4.2%, while labour force grew by 4.0%, reducing the unemployment rate by 0.2 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Perth recorded employment growth of 3.7% and a slight increase in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project overall employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Carramar's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.3% over five years and 13.2% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes only.

The area exhibits notably strong income performance, ranking higher than 70% of areas assessed nationally through AreaSearch analysis

Carramar had a median taxpayer income of $57,480 and an average of $68,293 in financial year 2022, according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. This was higher than the national average, contrasting with Greater Perth's median income of $58,380 and average income of $78,020 in the same period. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 14.2% since financial year 2022, estimated incomes as of September 2025 would be approximately $65,642 (median) and $77,991 (average). Census data shows household, family and personal incomes in Carramar clustered around the 72nd percentile nationally. The largest income bracket comprised 40.7% earning between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly, with 8,806 residents falling into this category, mirroring the surrounding region where 32.0% occupied this bracket. High housing costs consumed 17.5% of income in Carramar, yet strong earnings placed disposable income at the 71st percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking placed it in the 5th decile.

Carramar is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

Carramar's dwellings were 96.6% houses and 3.3% other types at the latest Census, compared to Perth metro's 92.2% houses and 7.8% others. Home ownership in Carramar was 13.0%, with mortgages at 67.1% and rentals at 19.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,907, higher than Perth metro's $1,898. Median weekly rent was $380 in Carramar, compared to Perth metro's $350. Nationally, Carramar's mortgage repayments exceeded the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were above the national figure of $375.

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

Family households comprise 83.2% of all households, including 46.7% couples with children, 21.1% couples without children, and 14.4% single parent families. Non-family households account for 16.8%, with lone person households at 14.7% and group households making up 2.1%. The median household size is 3.0 people, larger than the Greater Perth average of 2.8.

Educational attainment in Carramar aligns closely with national averages, showing typical qualification patterns and performance metrics

Carramar faces educational challenges with university qualification rates at 20.1% compared to Australia's average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most prevalent at 15.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.1%) and graduate diplomas (2.0%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 42.2% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas at 12.0% and certificates at 30.2%. Educational participation is high, with 33.7% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 13.0% in primary education, 9.4% in secondary education, and 4.8% pursuing tertiary education. Carramar has a robust network of 6 schools educating approximately 3,392 students, with typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 993) and balanced educational opportunities. The area provides balanced education with 5 primary and 1 secondary school serving distinct age groups. Note: where schools show 'n/a' for enrolments please refer to parent campus.

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

Carramar has 63 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by three different routes that together facilitate 1,141 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of these services is rated as good, with residents typically located 237 meters from the nearest stop.

On average, there are 163 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately 18 weekly trips per individual stop.

Carramar's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with younger cohorts in particular seeing very low prevalence of common health conditions

Carramar's health outcomes show excellent results, with younger age groups having a very low prevalence of common health conditions.

Approximately 54% (~11,619 people) of Carramar's total population has private health cover. The most prevalent medical conditions are mental health issues (8.1%) and asthma (7.6%). A majority, 75.7%, report no medical ailments, compared to 73.0% in Greater Perth. Only 8.2% of residents are aged 65 and over (1,763 people), lower than Greater Perth's 13.6%. While health outcomes among seniors are above average, they require more attention than the broader population.

Carramar was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Carramar had a higher cultural diversity than most local markets, with 17.9% of its residents speaking a language other than English at home and 43.3% born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion in Carramar, comprising 43.4% of the population. However, the most significant overrepresentation was seen in the 'Other' category, which constituted 1.4% of the population compared to 1.0% across Greater Perth.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups were English (32.2%), Australian (20.9%), and Other (10.4%). Notably, South African ethnicity was overrepresented at 2.1% in Carramar compared to 1.8% regionally, Welsh at 0.9% (the same as the regional figure), and Maori at 1.5% versus 1.3%.

Carramar hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 10% of areas nationwide

Carramar's median age is 32 years, which is younger than Greater Perth's average of 37 years and significantly lower than Australia's national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Perth, Carramar has a higher percentage of residents aged 5-14 (15.8%) but fewer residents aged 65-74 (5.5%). Post-2021 Census data indicates that the 55-64 age group increased from 8.8% to 9.9%, while the 5-14 cohort declined from 17.0% to 15.8% and the 0-4 group decreased from 8.2% to 7.0%. Demographic projections suggest significant changes in Carramar's age profile by 2041, with the strongest growth expected in the 45-54 cohort (34%), adding 975 residents to reach a total of 3,849. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 5-14 and 35-44 cohorts.