Moving to Carss Park NSW 2221
What the official numbers say about living in Carss Park — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $288 a week, against a median household income of $2,297 a week.
About 81% of homes are owner-occupied and 19% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Carss Park grew 4% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (1,218 → 1,265 people).
Around 75% of households are families, averaging 2.8 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: China, Greece, England; most spoken languages besides English: Greek, Mandarin, Arabic.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Carss Park sits in the country’s more advantaged bracket (decile 10 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (43% of workers), while 55% work from home.
Nearest train station: Allawah, 1.7 km north.
Nearest metro station: Belmore, 8 km north.
Nearest bus interchange: UTS Shuttle Bus, 9.2 km north-east.
Nearest airport: Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, 7.3 km north-east.
The Sydney CBD is roughly 16 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 66 schools · 121 cafes & restaurants · 20 supermarkets · 88 parks · 2 beaches — see them all on the Carss Park profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Blakehurst Public School 250 m · Mater Dei Catholic Primary School 450 m · Blakehurst High School 600 m · St Raphael's Primary Catholic School 1.2 km · St Finbar's Catholic Primary School 1.4 km · Connells Point Public School 1.5 km · Bald Face Public School 1.6 km · St George Christian School 1.6 km
Groceries: Aldi 1.2 km · Lloyds Supa IGA 1.4 km · Supabarn 1.7 km · Ghumti Grocery 1.7 km · Mayalu Mini Market 2 km · Woolworths 2 km · New Yen Yen Supermarket 2.1 km · Mayalu Mini Market 2.2 km
Parks and reserves: Coxhead Gardens 350 m · Parkside Drive Reserve 350 m · Todd Park 500 m · Corry Reserve 550 m · West Street Reserve 600 m · Carss Bush Park 600 m · Taunton Reserve 750 m · Church Street Native Flora Reserve 750 m
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Carss Park, most often seen first: Rainbow Lorikeet · Noisy Miner · Australian Raven · Sulphur-crested Cockatoo · Pied Currawong · Australian White Ibis.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Carss Park, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carss Park here | 1,265 | — | 10/10 | 26% |
| Blakehurst | 6,652 | — | 10/10 | 19% |
| Kogarah Bay | 2,102 | — | 10/10 | 7% |
| South Hurstville | 5,221 | — | 7/10 | 11% |
| Allawah | 5,351 | — | 7/10 | 14% |
| Carlton | 10,631 | — | 7/10 | 9% |
| Beverley Park | 2,646 | — | 10/10 | 12% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Georges River — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Cook — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 2221 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Carss Park profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $288 a week, and about 19% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 4% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 1,218 people to 1,265. It sits about 16 km from the Sydney CBD in a straight line, and Allawah station is roughly 1.7 km away. Local government is Georges River council, and the federal seat is Cook.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Carss Park vs Kogarah Bay · Carss Park vs Beverley Park.
Nearby guides: Blakehurst · Kogarah Bay · South Hurstville · Allawah · Carlton · Beverley Park.
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