Carramar at a glance
Population
3,475
Median age 40
The brief
What to know about Carramar.
The postcode for Carramar is 2163 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Carramar (2163) sits in the Canterbury-Bankstown region of NSW.
Carramar has roughly 3,475 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters.
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What it’s like to live here.
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 11 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Carramar's population at 3,475, with a median age of 40. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (49% own, 47% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (64% family households, 33% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
3,475
Median age
40
Family households
64%
Lone person
33%
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)
$250/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$300/wk
Owner occupied
49%
Renter occupied
47%
At a deeper level
3,475
Median age: 40
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Safety
Crime and safety.
296
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
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Carramar.
Local schools for Carramar
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Government School Catchment
Carramar Public School
Lansvale Public School
Canley Vale 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 Carramar.
- What is the Carramar postcode?
- Carramar is in the 2163 postcode, in NSW, in the Canterbury-Bankstown City Council region.
- Where is Carramar?
- Carramar is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2163. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the Canterbury-Bankstown City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Carramar?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $250, for units it's $300.
- What schools are in Carramar?
- There are 20 schools serving Carramar on this page, including Carramar Public School, Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Lansvale Public School.
- What suburbs are near Carramar?
- Carramar is close to Lansdowne, Canley Vale, Villawood, Fairfield East, Fairfield.
- What is the population of Carramar?
- The population of Carramar is approximately 3,475 (2021 Census). The median age is 40.
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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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