Carss Park, NSW: suburb profile

The population of Carss Park NSW is 1,265 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Carss Park is $913 per week ($47,476 per year). Median rent in Carss Park is $288 per week ($1,248 per month). Carss Park has a median age of 46 years, older than the national median of 38. Carss Park has a population density of 2,010 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Carss Park is China. The most common religion is Catholic (25.6% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Greek. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Carss Park is $3,000.

There were 10 recorded offences in Carss Park in 2025-26, a rate of 8 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (4 offences).

Population
1,265
Census 2021
Median income
$913/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$288/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
46years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au), 2025-26.

Carss Park vs the typical NSW suburb

The median personal income in Carss Park is $913 a week, 19% above the typical NSW suburb ($765). That ranks 564th of 2,150 NSW suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $288 a week, $97 less than the typical NSW suburb. Rent takes 12.5% of the median household income here, against 22.6% in the typical NSW suburb. The median resident is 46, 3 years older than in the typical NSW suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureCarss ParkTypical NSWDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$913/wk$765/wk +19%$766/wk
Household income$2,297/wk$1,704/wk +35%$1,637/wk
Rent$288/wk$385/wk −25%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$3,000/mo$1,965/mo +53%$1,733/mo
Median age4643 +3 yrs42
Rent share of household income12.5%22.6% −10.1 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Carss Park, the typical NSW suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Carss Park Population

1,265 residents at the 2021 Census.

Carss Park Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$913/wk
$47,476 per year
Ranked 1,986 of 14,663
Median Rent
$288/wk
$1,248 per month
Ranked 5,274 of 14,663
Median Age
46years
8 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$3,000/mo
Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.8 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Carss Park Rent Prices & Affordability

13% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $2,297/wk
Median rent $288/wk
Rent to income 12.5%

Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.

Median rent in Carss Park against your income

About $9,954 a month
Median rent $288/wk
Left after rent $2,009/wk
Rent share 12.5%

Carss Park Schools

38
schools nearby
24
government
1077
avg ICSEA score
16,816
total students
St George Christian School Independent
Combined · K-12 · 845 students
1159
ICSEA
St George Girls High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 908 students
1148
ICSEA
Danebank - An Anglican School for Girls Independent
Combined · K-12 · 1,043 students
1146
ICSEA
Sydney Technical High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 907 students
1136
ICSEA
St Raphael's Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 210 students
1130
ICSEA
Bald Face Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 246 students
1123
ICSEA
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 416 students
1117
ICSEA
Hurstville Adventist School Independent
Primary · K-6 · 166 students
1114
ICSEA
Mater Dei Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 400 students
1103
ICSEA
Hurstville Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 1,048 students
1102
ICSEA
Hurstville Grove Infants School Government
Primary · K-2 · 59 students
1097
ICSEA
St Finbar's Catholic Primary School Sans Souci Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 218 students
1091
ICSEA
Connells Point Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 429 students
1088
ICSEA
St Mary's Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 408 students
1088
ICSEA
Kogarah Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 456 students
1087
ICSEA

Showing 15 of 38 schools.

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Carss Park Map

Carss Park, New South Wales Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Carss Park, New South Wales: 33.9868°S, 151.1172°E

Carss Park Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (38)

People in Carss Park

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.4% (626) Female 50.6% (640)

Population Density

2,010
people per km²
1,265 people · 0.6 km²

Households

2.8
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$3,269
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

China
5.2%
Greece
2.7%
England
2.4%
Lebanon
1.5%
Egypt
1.3%
New Zealand
1.3%
North Macedonia
1.3%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Greek
13.0%
Mandarin
4.5%
Arabic
4.3%
Macedonian
2.6%
Cantonese
2.5%
Spanish
1.9%
Italian
0.9%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
21.4%
Greek
19.4%
Australian
19.0%
Chinese
10.1%
Italian
7.7%
Irish
6.8%
Lebanese
6.8%
Scottish
5.0%
Macedonian
4.0%
German
3.2%
Croatian
2.1%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

Catholic
25.6%
Eastern Orthodox
22.4%
No religion
21.7%
Anglican
11.6%
Islam
3.6%
Buddhism
3.1%
Not stated
3.1%
Christian (other)
2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

0.2%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
52.4% 548
Separated
2.7% 28
Divorced
8.0% 84
Widowed
6.1% 64
Never married
30.8% 322

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
41.2%
Couple: no children under 15
27.9%
Couple: no children
20.3%
One parent: no children under 15
8.1%
One parent: children under 15
2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
23.5%
2 persons
27.3%
3 persons
16.0%
4 persons
21.0%
5 persons
9.0%
6+ persons
3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Carss Park

Housing Tenure

Of the 443 occupied private dwellings in Carss Park at the 2021 Census, 18.3% were rented, 40.9% owned outright and 38.4% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
0.9% 4 dwellings
Owned outright
40.9% 181 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
38.4% 170 dwellings
Rented
18.3% 81 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
82.1%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
11.6%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
6.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
6.0%
2 bedrooms
12.6%
3 bedrooms
31.0%
4 bedrooms
34.0%
5 bedrooms
11.5%
6+ bedrooms
4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
16.0%
$300-$449/mo
5.0%
$600-$799/mo
3.0%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
10.0%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
9.0%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
17.0%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
11.0%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
29.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
8.6%
1 vehicle
29.3%
2 vehicles
37.3%
3 vehicles
12.3%
4+ vehicles
12.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Carss Park

Employment

Employed full-time
32.6% 303 people
Employed part-time
19.5% 181 people
Unemployed
1.5% 14 people
Not in labour force
46.4% 431 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Professionals
37.9%
Managers
25.3%
Clerical & Administrative
14.1%
Technicians & Trade Workers
7.4%
Community & Personal Service
6.0%
Sales Workers
5.0%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
2.1%
Labourers
2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
3.5%
$150-$299/wk
1.4%
$300-$399/wk
4.0%
$400-$499/wk
8.5%
$500-$649/wk
4.0%
$650-$799/wk
4.5%
$800-$999/wk
2.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
4.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
2.4%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.2%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
6.6%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
5.4%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
5.9%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
5.4%
$4,000+/wk
31.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
11.9%
$1-$149/wk
4.2%
$150-$299/wk
5.2%
$300-$399/wk
4.3%
$400-$499/wk
2.4%
$500-$649/wk
3.3%
$650-$799/wk
7.2%
$800-$999/wk
6.9%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.4%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.8%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
11.0%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
2.7%
$3,500+/wk
9.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
59.0%
Did not go to work
31.6%
Car (passenger)
5.5%
Train
2.9%
Motorbike/Scooter
1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
78.6%
Year 10 or equivalent
14.9%
Year 11 or equivalent
3.8%
Year 9 or equivalent
2.7%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
44.6%
Certificate III/IV
18.9%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
17.4%
Postgraduate Degree
14.7%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
2.4%
Certificate I/II
2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
29.9%
Society & Culture
15.0%
Engineering
14.3%
Health
9.5%
Education
8.1%
Creative Arts
5.5%
Architecture & Building
4.8%
Natural & Physical Sciences
4.5%
Information Technology
4.3%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
3.1%
Agriculture & Environment
1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Primary: Catholic
21.0%
Primary: Government
20.6%
Secondary: Government
16.7%
Secondary: Catholic
11.5%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
10.7%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
7.5%
Vocational Education
7.1%
Pre-school
4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
90.8%
Has need for assistance
6.0%
Need for assistance not stated
3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
63
Asthma
36
Diabetes
31
Arthritis
30
Heart disease
27
Cancer
26
Kidney disease
14
Stroke
12
Lung condition
9
Dementia
3

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
14.7% 150
Did not provide
85.3% 869

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
13.7% 139
Not a volunteer
86.3% 875

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Previously served
1.8% 18
Never served
98.2% 1,004

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
29.0%
1 child
11.2%
2 children
34.3%
3 children
20.6%
4 children
4.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
12
1951: 1960
27
1961: 1970
59
1971: 1980
42
1981: 1990
58
1991: 2000
53
2001: 2010
49
2011: 2015
31
2018
4

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

8.7%
moved in the last year
22.3%
moved in the last 5 years
2.9%
unemployment rate (Census)
55.6%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
1,110
Moved from NSW
87
Moved from overseas
9
Moved: same area (SA2)
8

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
22.6%
5: 14 hours
25.8%
15: 29 hours
14.1%
30+ hours
11.8%
Did not do domestic work
25.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
95.2%
Step family: no other children
3.2%
Blended family: no other children
1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Carss Park Crime Statistics

10 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Theft
4
Assault
2
Property Damage
2
Drug Offences
2

Total offences by year

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au).

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Suburbs near Carss Park

The closest suburb to Carss Park is Blakehurst, 0.8 km away.

Blakehurst
0.8 km away · income $901/wk · rent $600/wk
Kogarah Bay
0.8 km away · income $837/wk · rent $650/wk
South Hurstville
1.4 km away · income $721/wk · rent $500/wk
Kyle Bay
1.5 km away · income $940/wk · rent $745/wk
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Frequently Asked Questions About Carss Park

What is the population of Carss Park NSW?

The population of Carss Park NSW is 1,265 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 2,010 people per km². Carss Park is ranked #3,638 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Carss Park?

The median personal income in Carss Park NSW is $913 per week, or $47,476 per year. The median household income is $2,297 per week. Family income is $3,269 per week. Carss Park is ranked #1,986 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Carss Park?

Median rent in Carss Park NSW is $288 per week ($1,248 per month). Rent represents 12.5% of household income, which is considered affordable. Carss Park ranks #5,274 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Carss Park?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Carss Park NSW is $3,000. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Carss Park?

The median age in Carss Park NSW is 46 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Carss Park a good suburb to live in?

Carss Park is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 1,265. The median income is $913/wk, which is above the typical NSW suburb ($765/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (12.5% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 10836. All dollar figures in AUD.