Canterbury-Bankstown City Council

Carramar

NSW2163

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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Day to day

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

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

3,475

Median age: 40

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

296

total offences in 2025

Top offence categories

Theft83 (28.0%)
Transport regulatory offences47 (15.9%)
Assault38 (12.8%)
Drug offences33 (11.1%)
Intimidation, stalking and harassment26 (8.8%)

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

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Carramar.

Local schools for Carramar

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Government School Catchment

Carramar Public School

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Lansvale Public School

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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

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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.

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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