Located in New South Wales, Carwoola sits 300 km from Sydney CBD, around 3 hours 20 minutes by car. The town has 1,602 residents, a median age of 44, and a median household income of $166,660 per year. On socioeconomic measures it sits in the top 20% nationally. Population grew 12.2% from 2016 to 2021. The 2021 Census recorded a median rent of $450 per week and a median monthly mortgage of $2,839. The area shows high bushfire risk. Walkability is low.
Is Carwoola a good town?
Carwoola scores a C (43/100) on SuburbScan's Liveability grade — strong on community, weaker on transit.
Car-dependent
Walkability 0/100 · 299.6 km · 199 min drive to Sydney
Around the state median
Median $1.8M · Pricier than 81% of NSW
Moderate bushfire risk
Fire 69/100 · Crime 44/100
Very advantaged
SEIFA decile 10/10 · median age 44 · 1,602 residents
Liveability Rating
43 / 100 · Ranked #947 in NSWEach bar is Carwoola's rank among NSW suburbs, from 0 to 100 (higher is better). Scored on 4 of 5 factors: no school data, so the other factors carry its weight.
No flood data is published for New South Wales — a blank here means we hold no data, not that there is no risk.
How do you rate the liveability in Carwoola?
Local knowledge beats any dataset. Rate it and see what other residents think.
Our score
43 / 100
From schools, safety and socio-economic data — not opinion.
Residents say
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Median House Price
Public listings dataCarwoola's house market is moving higher: the median sale price reached $1.8 million, about 2% above where it sat a year earlier.
Houses
$1,800,000
71% above its 4 neighbours (median $1,050,000)
Based on 16 recorded sales in the last 24 months.
Typically sold in 105 days — median across 6 sales that recorded a listing period
By bedrooms
- 3 bed 5 sales $1.55M
- 4 bed 7 sales $1.92M
Land
$1,550,000
Based on only 4 sales — small sample, take as indicative.
Rental Market
Rent agreed on new leases
Jul–Sep 2026- 3-bed houses
- $660/wk
- 59 bonds
- +18% since 2021
- 2-bed units
- $470/wk
- 83 bonds
- +29% since 2021
Median weekly rent on bonds lodged for new tenancies across postcode 2620 (NSW publishes bonds by postcode, which can cover several suburbs). Change since 2021 compares the median of the first four quarters with the last four. Asking rents above come from advertised listings.
Rental affordability
June quarter 2025100 Moderately unaffordable · the average rental household in this region would pay about 30% of its income on the median rent in postcode 2620.
SGS Rental Affordability Index: a score of 100 means rent takes 30% of income, the usual housing-stress line; lower scores are less affordable. "Region" is the capital city or the rest of the state.
Is Carwoola safe? Crime statistics
2025Crime in Carwoola sits in the moderate band, with 45 incidents recorded in 2025 — up roughly 55% on the prior year.
45 offences
55.2% since 2024Crime Trend
Serious Road Crashes
2021–20251 crash
where someone was killed or admitted to hospital, 1 of them fatal
Crashes are counted where they happened, so a main road through the town carries people passing through; this is not a measure of risk to residents. Roads are listed with 3 or more serious crashes.
Council Flood Studies
Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council has published 9 flood studies on the NSW Flood Data Portal. The mapped flood areas are in those studies; SuburbScan does not hold them.
Schools
Walkability
Carwoola is very car-dependent on foot — at 0/100, nearly all errands require a car.
We hold no public transport timetable data for this area, so public transport is not rated here and the score is spread across the remaining components. It is not counted as zero.
Public transport
Weekday and weekend service frequency across every stop inside Carwoola.
- Peak (7-9am + 5-7pm)
- 5.2 arrivals/hr
- Off-peak weekday
- 0.9 arrivals/hr
- Saturday
- 0.0 arrivals/hr
- Median peak wait
- 2 min
- Span of service
- 8.9 hours
Scheduled service only, based on the 21 October 2026 timetable. Reliability (delays, cancellations) not measured.
NBN connectivity
The internet access technology available across NBN premises in Carwoola.
- Full-fibre (FTTP) share
- 20%
- Premises covered
- 260
NBN Co fixed-line and fixed-wireless premises, as at 30 December 2025. Higher-quality technologies (full fibre) score above copper, wireless, and satellite. Actual speeds depend on your plan.
Amenities
Queanbeyan-Palerang: council population
The three add up to the change above. These are council-wide figures from the ABS, not figures for this town alone — this town's own population is in the census section above.
Socio-economic profile
The ABS scores 4 small areas inside this town and averages them into the single decile above. They fall into 2 different deciles — a narrow range, so the average describes the town closely.
Carwoola is home to about 1,600 residents, with a median age of 44, a touch above the national 38. Median household income runs at $167,000 a year, with unemployment at 2.3%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
1,602
Median Age
44
Median Household Income
$166,660/yr
Census Median Rent
$450/wk
Census Median Mortgage
$2,839/mo
Avg Household Size
3.0
Median Personal Income
$66,716/yr
Unemployment Rate
2.3%
Unoccupied Dwellings
4.6%
Total Dwellings
504
Owner-Occupier Rate
93.5%
Houses
99.4%
Rental Stress
14.0%
Mortgage Stress
20.4%
Work From Home
14.4%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 80.8%
- English Spoken at Home
- 88.7%
- Employment Rate
- 65.7%
- Completed Year 12
- 52.7%
Occupations
Religion
Country of Birth (overseas)
Largest overseas birthplaces, as a share of all residents.
When They Arrived
Share of all residents by the year they arrived in Australia. Periods cover different numbers of years, so compare the shape rather than the bar widths.
3 residents (0.2%) arrived since 2016. Australia’s borders were closed to most arrivals from March 2020, so the last two years of that period are much smaller than the ones before them — nationally 260,799 people arrived in 2019 against 28,521 in 2021.
Where New Residents Came From
Where residents aged five and over lived five years before the 2021 Census, for those who lived somewhere else.
14.0% of residents (213) lived in a capital city five years earlier, most of them in Canberra (162).
Top places newcomers came from, as a share of the 1,522 residents aged five and over. Areas are ABS statistical regions. Small counts are approximate: the ABS adjusts every figure slightly to protect privacy.
Languages Spoken at Home
Top languages other than English, as a share of all residents.
Age Distribution
Family & Household Composition
Commute to Work
15% of employed residents work in a capital's city centre (129 of 868).
City centre: the ABS area around each capital's CBD, such as Sydney Inner City or Perth City (which takes in Subiaco and Leederville). 2021 Census place of work.
Education
Cars per Dwelling
Council Rates
Households face an average residential rates bill of $1,751 a year through Queanbeyan-Palerang based on 2024 figures.
How this land is zoned
- Environmental 81%
- Rural and farming 17%
- Infrastructure and transport 1%
- Zones under 1% 1%
Zoning sets what may be built, not what is there today. A single address can sit in a different zone to the town around it — the property page shows the zone for one address.
Building Approvals: Queanbeyan-Palerang
In the year to August 2026, 510 new dwellings were approved across Queanbeyan-Palerang. That mix is 274 houses and 236 units. Approvals are up 230.9% on the same period a year earlier.
Aboriginal Land Council
Aboriginal land in this area is administered by the Ngambri Local Aboriginal Land Council.
Local Aboriginal Land Councils are statutory bodies under the Aboriginal Land Rights Act 1983, responsible for land claims and land management for their members. Their boundaries are administrative and are not a statement of whose Country this is. NSW does not publish a register of Aboriginal parties by area — they are registered for each project.
Climate & Setting
from Canberra Airport, 13.6 kmModerate rainfall — hot summers, frosty winters.
- Elevation
- 799 m
- above sea level, at the town centre
- Annual rainfall
- 622 mm
- 69 rainy days
- Summer max (Jan)
- 28.5°C
- 10 days ≥ 35°C
- Winter min (Jul)
- 0.8°C
- 61 frost days ≤ 0°C
Elevation is the ground at the town centre, from Geoscience Australia's National Digital Elevation Model. Approximate — it reads high in dense built-up areas. It is a measure of height above sea level and not an indicator of flood risk, which depends on height above nearby waterways.
Rooftop solar
In postcode 2620, 8,575 rooftop-solar systems totalling 74.7 MW have been installed since 2001, against 17,989 dwellings recorded in the 2021 Census. 840 went up in the last year.
Counts every system certified since 2001, so a roof re-fitted with a newer system is counted twice, and small commercial systems are included alongside houses — useful for comparing postcodes, not an estimate of how many homes have working panels today.
2026 covers part of the year only, to 2026-07.
First Home Owner Grant
FY2026-27$10,000 for new homes priced up to $600,000.
Off-the-plan or contracted-build value cap is $750,000 (vs $600,000 for completed new homes). Stamp duty concessions are a separate scheme (First Home Buyers Assistance).
Mortgage repayments
14 mortgage brokers are registered in postcode 2620.
Transfer duty at the owner-occupier rate, and it excludes first home buyer concessions — those can cut it substantially or remove it entirely. Excludes legal, inspection and lender fees. Check with Revenue NSW
The First Home Owner Grant applies to newly built homes only, so it isn't available on an established purchase. A first home buyer building or buying new under $600,000 may qualify for $10,000 — see what qualifies with Revenue NSW.
At $1,800,000 this is $1,200,000 above the $600,000 First Home Owner Grant cap. A first home buyer may qualify for $10,000 on a newly built home — check eligibility with Revenue NSW.
A deposit under 20% usually attracts Lenders Mortgage Insurance, which this doesn't include.
Principal and interest over 30 years, fixed rate. Excludes fees, offset, redraw and LMI. Default rate is the median comparison rate across 1788 advertised products as at 2026-10-27 — indicative only, and not an offer. Your rate depends on the lender, your deposit and your circumstances. Not financial advice.
Federal Electorate
Currently held by Kristy Mcbain Australian Labor Party
| Year | Winner | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Kristy Mcbain | 57.2% | 42.8% | +1.1 |
| 2022 | Kristy Mcbain | 58.2% | 41.8% | -7.3 |
| 2019 | Mike Kelly | 50.9% | 49.1% | +2.1 |
Results are per division — federal electoral boundaries are redrawn periodically, so the history reflects this division's past, not necessarily the exact town's voters across time.
State Electorate
Currently held by Steven Whan Labor
Next state election: 13 March 2027.
| Year | Winner | Won with |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Steven Whan ALP | 52.3% |
| 2019 | John Barilaro NP | 61.6% |
| 2015 | John Barilaro NP | 52.5% |
Results are per district. Districts were last redrawn in 2021, so results from before then describe the district of that name, not necessarily this town's voters. Results: © State of New South Wales through the NSW Electoral Commission, CC BY 4.0, adapted.
Looking at a specific address in Carwoola?
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- Nearest and zoned schools, with the walk from that door
- Flood, bushfire and noise mapping, where the state publishes it
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Nearby suburbs
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Common questions about Carwoola
Is Carwoola a safe place to live?
Recorded crime in Carwoola is moderate (44/100, ranked against other NSW suburbs on offences per resident).
What natural hazards affect Carwoola?
Carwoola has a moderate recorded bushfire history (69/100, ranked against every Australian suburb with any fire history). These are town-wide figures; check the address, as flood and bushfire exposure change street by street.
Is Carwoola a good place to live?
Carwoola has a SuburbScan Liveability grade of C (43/100), ranked against other NSW suburbs on school quality (25%), safety (25%), SEIFA socio-economic advantage (25%), walkability (15%) and CBD access (10%). Whether it suits you depends on what you weigh — each of those is on this page.
What is the population of Carwoola?
Carwoola, NSW had a population of 1,602 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for Carwoola, NSW?
The postcode for Carwoola, NSW is 2620.
How far is Carwoola from Sydney?
Carwoola is 300 km from Sydney CBD by road, about 199 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.
What is the median household income in Carwoola?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in Carwoola was $166,660 a year. It is the most recent suburb-level income figure until 2026 Census results are released in 2027.
What is the median weekly rent in Carwoola?
There are too few current rental listings in Carwoola for a reliable median. At the 2021 ABS Census the median weekly rent was $450, across all dwelling types.
What is the median age in Carwoola?
The median age of residents in Carwoola was 44 at the 2021 ABS Census.
Is Carwoola at risk of bushfire?
Carwoola has a moderate recorded bushfire history (69/100). The score comes from Geoscience Australia's historical bushfire boundaries, with planned burns excluded: the area of recorded fires touching the town relative to its size, ranked against every Australian suburb with any fire history. It records where fire has burned, not a bushfire-prone land designation, which your council's planning scheme sets.
What is the weather like in Carwoola?
At the nearest Bureau of Meteorology station to Carwoola, Canberra Airport (13.6 km away), summer days average 28.5°C, winter nights 0.8°C, 622 mm of rain a year over 69 rainy days, and 10 days a year above 35°C over 2006-2026.
Is the First Home Owner Grant available in Carwoola?
First-home buyers in NSW may be eligible for $10,000 towards new homes with a purchase price up to $600,000. The grant is administered by Revenue NSW; confirm current eligibility before signing a contract — state rules and amounts can change.
What council does Carwoola belong to?
Carwoola sits within the Queanbeyan-Palerang local government area. Council rates, planning approvals, and waste collection fall under this LGA.
How much are council rates in Carwoola?
The average residential rates bill through Queanbeyan-Palerang is $1,751 a year (2024). Every suburb in this LGA shares the same schedule — individual bills vary with land value.
How much is being built near Carwoola?
Across Queanbeyan-Palerang, 510 new residential dwellings were approved in the year to August 2026 (source: ABS Building Approvals). That's up 230.9% on the same period a year earlier. These are LGA-level totals — every suburb in the council shares the same figure.
Which federal electorate is Carwoola in?
Carwoola sits within the federal Division of Eden-monaro, currently held by Kristy Mcbain (Australian Labor Party).
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Data freshness
- Census · 2021
- Median sale prices · Oct 2026
- For-sale & rental market · Oct 2026
- Council rates · FY 2024–25
- Building approvals · Aug 2026
- Schools · 2025
- Public transport · Oct 2026
- NBN connectivity · Dec 2025
- Crime · 2025
- Road crashes · 2021–2025
- Climate · 2006–2026
- Socio-economic (SEIFA) · 2021
- First Home Owner Grant · Sep 2026
- Federal electorate · 2025
- State electorate · 2023
- Amenities · Sep 2026
- Health & emergency facilities · Sep 2026
- Industrial emissions (NPI) · 2024/2025
- Coastal erosion · 1988–2025
- Aircraft noise · 2024
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