Moving to Carwoola NSW 2620
What the official numbers say about living in Carwoola — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $450 a week, against a median household income of $3,205 a week.
About 93% of homes are owner-occupied and 7% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Carwoola grew 12% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (1,431 → 1,602 people).
Around 84% of households are families, averaging 3.0 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, New Zealand, Germany; most spoken languages besides English: Italian, French, Macedonian.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Carwoola sits in the country’s more advantaged bracket (decile 10 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (84% of workers), while 14% work from home.
Nearest train station: Queanbeyan, 9.4 km west.
Nearest bus interchange: Queanbeyan Interchange, 8.4 km west.
Nearest airport: Canberra Airport, 14.1 km north-west.
The Sydney CBD is roughly 240 km away in a straight line.
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Carwoola, most often seen first: Australian Magpie · Crimson Rosella · Superb Fairy-wren · White-throated Treecreeper · Pied Currawong · Galah.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Carwoola, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carwoola here | 1,602 | — | 10/10 | 29% |
| Queanbeyan East | 4,240 | — | 6/10 | 14% |
| Karabar | 8,517 | — | 5/10 | 29% |
| Queanbeyan | 6,409 | — | 6/10 | 4% |
| Googong | 7,444 | — | 10/10 | 13% |
| Crestwood | 4,936 | — | 6/10 | 3% |
| Queanbeyan West | 3,146 | — | 7/10 | 6% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Eden-Monaro — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 2620 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Carwoola profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $450 a week, and about 7% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 12% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 1,431 people to 1,602. It sits about 240 km from the Sydney CBD in a straight line. Local government is Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional council, and the federal seat is Eden-Monaro.
Weighing up alternatives?
Nearby guides: Queanbeyan East · Karabar · Queanbeyan · Googong · Crestwood · Queanbeyan West.
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