Karabar at a glance
Median house
$776,000
+8.2% year on year
Median unit
$562,500
Days on market
31
Average to sell
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
8,517
Median age 38
The brief
What to know about Karabar.
The postcode for Karabar is 2620 (NSW).
The median house price in Karabar is $776,000.
Karabar (2620) sits in the Snowy Monaro region of NSW. The median house here is $776,000, below the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved +8.2% over the past year, well clear of the NSW average (3%).
Karabar has roughly 8,517 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops. Listings here typically sell in 31 days, faster than the NSW average of 32.
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What it’s like to live here.
Karabar scores 2/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 4 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Karabar's population at 8,517, with a median age of 38. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (69% own, 29% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (73% family households, 25% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
8,517
Median age
38
Family households
73%
Lone person
25%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $776,000 on a typical sale, below the NSW median. Units come in around $562,500, roughly 28% below the house median. The last 12 months delivered strong growth (+8.2%) — well clear of the long-run average for the state. Days on market sit around 31, broadly typical for the state.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $155,000. Prices are below the NSW median, which keeps Karabar on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
For sellers
Days on market run around 31, typical for the state. Twelve-month growth is +8.2%, supporting confident pricing at the upper end of recent comparables.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$776,000
+8.2% over the past year. Median unit price $562,500.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$350/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$350/wk
Owner occupied
69%
Renter occupied
29%
At a deeper level
$776,000
+8.2% annual growth
$562,500
31
Average days to sell
8,517
Median age: 38
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.35% (median rent $350/wk against a $776,000 price tag). Units yield 3.24% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (29%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs. The 12-month growth of +8.2% adds a capital-growth case on top of the yield.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20242.35%
Based on $776,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20243.24%
Based on $562,500 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024+8.2%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202669%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 202431 days
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
5-year trajectory
at +8.2%/yr
2021
$523K
5-year change
+48%
2026
$776K
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Safety
Crime and safety.
602
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.
2
10
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Karabar.
Local schools for Karabar
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Government School Catchment
Queanbeyan South Public School
Tirriwirri School
Karabar High School
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Frequently asked
About Karabar.
- What is the median house price in Karabar?
- The median house price in Karabar, NSW 2620 is $776,000. The median unit price is $562,500. Annual growth is +8.2%.
- What is the Karabar postcode?
- Karabar is in the 2620 postcode, in NSW, in the Snowy Monaro Regional Council region.
- Where is Karabar?
- Karabar is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2620, in the Snowy Monaro Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Karabar?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $350, for units it's $350.
- What schools are in Karabar?
- There are 20 schools serving Karabar on this page, including Queanbeyan South Public School, Tirriwirri School, Karabar High School.
- How walkable is Karabar?
- Karabar has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 10, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Karabar?
- Karabar is close to Dodsworth, Queanbeyan, Queanbeyan Dc, Greenleigh, Letchworth.
- What is the population of Karabar?
- The population of Karabar is approximately 8,517 (2021 Census). The median age is 38.
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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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