Carnes Hill at a glance
Walk score
80
Very walkable
Population
3,332
Median age 32
The brief
What to know about Carnes Hill.
The postcode for Carnes Hill is 2171 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Carnes Hill (2171) sits in the Liverpool region of NSW.
Carnes Hill has roughly 3,332 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
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What it’s like to live here.
Carnes Hill scores 80/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with limited public transport. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1302mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Sydney (Observatory Hill) station, 32.5km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary, 3 government secondary, 6 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Carnes Hill's population at 3,332, with a median age of 32. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (80% own, 17% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (93% family households, 6% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
3,332
Median age
32
Family households
93%
Lone person
6%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$530/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$600/wk
Owner occupied
80%
Renter occupied
17%
At a deeper level
3,332
Median age: 32
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Safety
Crime and safety.
175
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
80
20
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Carnes Hill.
Local schools for Carnes Hill
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Government School Catchment
Hoxton Park Public School
Greenway Park Public School
John Edmondson High School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1302 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.2°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.4°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Sydney (Observatory Hill) (33 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Carnes Hill.
- What is the Carnes Hill postcode?
- Carnes Hill is in the 2171 postcode, in NSW, in the Liverpool City Council region.
- Where is Carnes Hill?
- Carnes Hill is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2171. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the Liverpool City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Carnes Hill?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $530, for units it's $600.
- What schools are in Carnes Hill?
- There are 20 schools serving Carnes Hill on this page, including Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School, Hoxton Park Public School, Greenway Park Public School.
- How walkable is Carnes Hill?
- Carnes Hill has a Walk Score of 80 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 20, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Carnes Hill?
- Carnes Hill is close to Hoxton Park, Horningsea Park, West Hoxton, Prestons, Miller.
- What is the population of Carnes Hill?
- The population of Carnes Hill is approximately 3,332 (2021 Census). The median age is 32.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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