Carramar
NSW 2163 · Fairfield
3,475 (2021) → 3,609 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Part of the Fairfield local government area (est. 193,934 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Carramar is a moderate growth suburb in Fairfield, NSW 2163, about 23km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.14M is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has no schools recorded, a transport score of 95/100, and is about 20km inland. Carramar has an overall score of 80/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 48/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: Vietnam (17.96%), China (3.68%), Iraq (3.45%), Lebanon (2.62%), Philippines (2.1%)
Top languages: Vietnamese (21.5%), Arabic (12.2%), Cantonese (3.42%), Mandarin (2.99%), Spanish (2.68%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated 2025
Schools
Reasonable school mix
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 994 (below the national average of 1000).
No schools inside the suburb boundary — the schools below are in adjoining suburbs (counted within 10km for the education score).
Nearby (within 10km)
- Carramar Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.6kmICSEA 953
- Canley Vale High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 959
- Villawood North Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 939
- Lansvale Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 974
- Sacred Heart Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.2kmICSEA 1047
- Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.3kmICSEA 1006
- Patrician Brothers' College FairfieldSecondary · Catholic · 1.4kmICSEA 980
- Warakirri CollegeSecondary · Independent · 1.5kmICSEA 913
- Lansvale East Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 946
- Indie School FairfieldSecondary · Independent · 1.6km
- Pal Buddhist SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.8kmICSEA 1018
- Verona SchoolCombined · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 894
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Fitness paradise
Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Outdoor paradise
Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Rich cultural scene
Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Not much nightlife
No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the Liquor & Gaming NSW register.
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Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Childcare desert
Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Carramar
Is Carramar safe?
Carramar has a residential safety score of 48/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 8,518 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Carramar?
In Carramar, the median house price is $1.14M and the median unit price is $388K. Median weekly house rent is $670.
How far is Carramar from Sydney CBD?
Carramar is about 22.5 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 53 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Carramar?
Carramar has 0 schools. Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Carramar?
Carramar has a transport score of 95/100, including 1 train station and 24 bus stops.