Carss Park
NSW 2221 · Georges River
1,265 (2021) → 1,363 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Part of the Georges River local government area (est. 176,730 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Carss Park is a moderate growth suburb in Georges River, NSW 2221, about 15km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $2.33M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 80/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Carss Park has an overall score of 85/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 57/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2221 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: China (5.22%), Greece (2.69%), England (2.37%), Lebanon (1.5%), Egypt (1.34%)
Top languages: Greek (13.04%), Mandarin (4.51%), Arabic (4.35%), Macedon (2.61%), Cantonese (2.53%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
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 March 2026
Schools
Strong school options
Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1060 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Blakehurst Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1049
Nearby (within 10km)
- Mater Dei Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 0.5kmICSEA 1103
- Blakehurst High SchoolSecondary · Government · 0.8kmICSEA 1043
- St Finbar's Catholic Primary School Sans SouciPrimary · Catholic · 1.3kmICSEA 1091
- Sans Souci Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1060
- St Raphael's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.4kmICSEA 1130
- St George Christian School (Infants)Primary · Independent · 1.5km
- Bald Face Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1123
- Connells Point Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1088
- St George Christian SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.7kmICSEA 1159
- Marist Catholic College Penshurst - South Hurstville CampusSecondary · Catholic · 1.7km
- Carlton South Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1064
- Woniora Road SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 999
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
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.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
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
Cultural hotspot
Top 20% nationally — theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and landmarks all within reach. A genuinely vibrant cultural scene.
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
Outstanding childcare access
Top 20% nationally for childcare service density and quality — an excellent suburb for families with young children.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Carss Park
Is Carss Park safe?
Carss Park has a residential safety score of 57/100, 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 3,715 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Carss Park?
In Carss Park, the median house price is $2.33M. Median weekly house rent is $1,100.
How far is Carss Park from Sydney CBD?
Carss Park is about 15.1 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 57 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Carss Park?
Carss Park has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1049 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Carss Park?
Carss Park has a transport score of 80/100 and 9 bus stops.