Carramar

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 per AreaSearch's analysis, was approximately 21,638 by November 2025. This figure represents a rise of 2,997 individuals, a 16.1% increase since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 18,641. The growth is inferred from ABS's estimated resident population of 21,455 in June 2024 and an additional 284 validated new addresses post-Census. This results in a population density of 721 persons per square kilometer, roughly in line with averages observed across locations assessed by AreaSearch. Notably, Carramar's growth rate surpassed the national average (8.9%) and its SA4 region, positioning it as a growth leader. Natural growth contributed approximately 39.2% to overall population gains recently, though all drivers including overseas migration and interstate migration were positive factors.

AreaSearch employs ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, growth rates by age cohort from the ABS's latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data) are used to estimate post-2032 growth trends. Future population trends indicate above median growth for statistical areas analyzed by AreaSearch, with Carramar projected to expand by 4,881 persons to 2041, reflecting 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 approximately 142 dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling 713 homes. Up until FY26, there have been 46 approvals recorded. On average, around 4.1 new residents arrive per year for each dwelling constructed between FY21 and FY25. This indicates that supply is lagging behind demand, leading to heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures.

The average construction cost of new homes in Carramar is $191,000, which is below regional norms, offering more affordable housing options. In FY26, there have been $18.3 million in commercial approvals registered, showing 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.

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

Carramar has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 36thth percentile nationally

The performance of a region can significantly be influenced by changes in local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified 25 such projects that could impact this area. Notable ones 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 considered most relevant.

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

Carramar's workforce is skilled with strong representation in manufacturing and industrial sectors. The unemployment rate was 4.1% as of September 2025.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 4.2%. There were 12,911 residents employed by September 2025, with an unemployment rate of 4.1%, 0.1% higher than Greater Perth's rate of 4.0%. Workforce participation in Carramar was 75.4%, compared to Greater Perth's 65.2%. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade.

Construction employment levels are particularly notable at 1.2 times the regional average. Professional & technical employment, however, is limited at 5.5% compared to the regional average of 8.2%. The area offers limited local employment opportunities as indicated by Census data comparing working population to resident population. From September 2024 to September 2025, employment increased by 4.2%, labour force grew by 3.9%, and unemployment decreased by 0.3 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Perth saw employment growth of 2.9% with a marginal increase in unemployment. State-level data for WA as of 25-Nov-25 shows employment contracted by 0.27%, with an unemployment rate of 4.6%. National employment forecasts from May-25 project national employment growth at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but industry-specific projections suggest Carramar's employment should increase by 6.3% over five years and 13.2% over ten years.

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

The Carramar SA2 has a median taxpayer income of $57,480 and an average of $68,293 according to the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2022. This is higher than national averages, with Greater Perth having a median income of $58,380 and an average income of $78,020. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 14.2% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Carramar would be approximately $65,642 (median) and $77,991 (average) as of September 2025. Census data reveals that incomes in Carramar cluster around the 71st percentile nationally. The largest income bracket comprises 40.7% earning $1,500 - 2,999 weekly, with a total of 8,806 residents falling into this category. This mirrors the surrounding region where 32.0% occupy the same income bracket. High housing costs consume 17.5% of income in Carramar, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 71st percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 5th decile.

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

The latest Census found that in Carramar, 96.6% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 3.3% being semi-detached homes, apartments, or other types. This compares to Perth metro's figures of 92.2% houses and 7.8% other dwellings. Home ownership in Carramar stood at 13.0%, with mortgaged properties making up 67.1% and rented dwellings accounting for 19.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,907, higher than Perth metro's average of $1,898. Weekly rent in Carramar was recorded at $380, compared to Perth metro's $350. Nationally, Carramar's mortgage repayments exceeded the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were higher than the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 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 the remaining 16.8%, with lone person households at 14.7% and group households comprising 2.1%. The median household size is 3.0 people, which is 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

The area's university qualification rate is 20.1%, significantly lower than the Australian average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 15.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.1%) and graduate diplomas (2.0%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 42.2% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (12.0%) and certificates (30.2%). Educational participation is high at 33.7%, with 13.0% in primary education, 9.4% in secondary education, and 4.8% pursuing tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably 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.

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 on average located just 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 notable results, with younger age groups experiencing low prevalence of common health conditions.

Approximately 54% (~11,619 people) have private health cover. Mental health issues and asthma are the most prevalent conditions, affecting 8.1 and 7.6% of residents respectively. A total of 75.7% report being free from medical ailments, higher than Greater Perth's 73.0%. The area has 8.2% (1,763 people) aged 65 and over, lower than Greater Perth's 13.6%. Health outcomes among seniors require more attention despite being above average.

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's population was found to have 17.9% speaking a language other than English at home, with 43.3% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Carramar, comprising 43.4% of its population. The most notable overrepresentation is in the 'Other' religious category, which comprises 1.4% of Carramar's population compared to 1.0% across Greater Perth.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are English (32.2%), Australian (20.9%), and Other (10.4%). There are notable differences in the representation of certain ethnic groups: South African is overrepresented at 2.1%, Welsh remains consistent at 0.9%, and Maori is slightly overrepresented at 1.5%.

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%). According to the post-2021 Census data, the age group 55-64 has increased from 8.8% to 9.9%, while the 5-14 cohort has declined from 17.0% to 15.8% and the 0-4 group has dropped from 8.2% to 7.0%. Demographic modeling indicates that Carramar's age profile will change significantly by 2041, with the strongest projected growth 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 age cohorts.