Karabar, NSW: suburb profile

The population of Karabar NSW is 8,517 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Karabar is $975 per week ($50,700 per year). Median rent in Karabar is $350 per week ($1,517 per month). Karabar has a median age of 38 years, equal to the national median. Karabar has a population density of 1,220 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Karabar is North Macedonia. The most common religion is No religion (34.9% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Macedonian. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Karabar is $1,950.

There were 165 recorded offences in Karabar in 2025-26, a rate of 19 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against property (38 offences).

Population
8,517
Census 2021
Median income
$975/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$350/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
38years
Census 2021

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

Karabar vs the typical NSW suburb

The median personal income in Karabar is $975 a week, 27% above the typical NSW suburb ($765). That ranks 395th of 2,150 NSW suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $350 a week, $35 less than the typical NSW suburb. Rent takes 17.6% of the median household income here, against 22.6% in the typical NSW suburb. The median resident is 38, 5 years younger 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.
MeasureKarabarTypical NSWDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$975/wk$765/wk +27%$766/wk
Household income$1,989/wk$1,704/wk +17%$1,637/wk
Rent$350/wk$385/wk −9%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,950/mo$1,965/mo −1%$1,733/mo
Median age3843 −5 yrs42
Rent share of household income17.6%22.6% −5.0 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 Karabar, the typical NSW suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Karabar Population

8,517 residents at the 2021 Census.

Karabar Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$975/wk
$50,700 per year
Ranked 1,383 of 14,663
Median Rent
$350/wk
$1,517 per month
Ranked 3,104 of 14,663
Median Age
38years
Same as the national median
Mortgage
$1,950/mo
Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.8 per bedroom

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

Karabar Rent Prices & Affordability

18% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $1,989/wk
Median rent $350/wk
Rent to income 17.6%

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

Median rent in Karabar against your income

About $8,619 a month
Median rent $350/wk
Left after rent $1,639/wk
Rent share 17.6%

Karabar Schools

9
schools nearby
7
government
993
avg ICSEA score
3,186
total students
Finigan School of Distance Education Government
Combined · K-12 · 84 students
1067
ICSEA
St Gregory's Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 730 students
1056
ICSEA
Queanbeyan Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 361 students
997
ICSEA
Queanbeyan West Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 387 students
988
ICSEA
Karabar High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 723 students
982
ICSEA
Queanbeyan High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 448 students
967
ICSEA
Tirriwirri School Government
Combined · U · 34 students
944
ICSEA
Queanbeyan South Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 419 students
939
ICSEA
St Gregory's Primary School - Lowe Street Campus Catholic
Primary

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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Karabar Map

Karabar, New South Wales Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Karabar, New South Wales: 35.3751°S, 149.2361°E

Karabar Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (9)

People in Karabar

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.1% (4,264) Female 49.9% (4,255)

Population Density

1,220
people per km²
8,517 people · 7.0 km²

Households

2.6
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,334
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

North Macedonia
2.1%
India
1.6%
England
1.5%
New Zealand
1.4%
Philippines
1.0%
Italy
1.0%
Croatia
0.6%

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

Most common languages at home other than English

Macedonian
3.0%
Italian
1.3%
Punjabi
1.0%
Serbian
0.8%
Nepali
0.6%
Croatian
0.6%
Mandarin
0.5%

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

Ancestry

Australian
37.5%
English
32.0%
Irish
10.4%
Scottish
9.0%
Australian Aboriginal
6.7%
Italian
5.2%
Macedonian
4.3%
German
4.0%
Croatian
1.7%
Filipino
1.4%
Indian
1.4%

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

No religion
34.9%
Catholic
25.6%
Anglican
13.0%
Not stated
7.6%
Eastern Orthodox
3.9%
Christian (other)
2.8%
Uniting Church
2.0%
Presbyterian and Reformed
1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

7.2%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
44.1% 3,044
Separated
3.4% 237
Divorced
8.8% 608
Widowed
5.0% 343
Never married
38.6% 2,664

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
39.3%
Couple: no children
24.2%
Couple: no children under 15
18.9%
One parent: children under 15
10.2%
One parent: no children under 15
7.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
24.6%
2 persons
31.7%
3 persons
17.6%
4 persons
16.6%
5 persons
6.4%
6+ persons
3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Karabar

Housing Tenure

Of the 3,075 occupied private dwellings in Karabar at the 2021 Census, 28.6% were rented, 29.1% owned outright and 40.2% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
0.6% 18 dwellings
Owned outright
29.1% 895 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
40.2% 1,237 dwellings
Rented
28.6% 878 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.7% 51 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
82.5%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
9.6%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
7.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
2.8%
2 bedrooms
12.2%
3 bedrooms
49.1%
4 bedrooms
28.7%
5 bedrooms
5.2%
6+ bedrooms
2.1%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
4.4%
$300-$449/mo
1.0%
$450-$599/mo
1.2%
$600-$799/mo
2.7%
$800-$999/mo
4.5%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
12.8%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
17.9%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
32.4%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
13.3%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
9.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
4.8%
1 vehicle
33.2%
2 vehicles
37.1%
3 vehicles
15.6%
4+ vehicles
9.3%

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

Work, income and education in Karabar

Employment

Employed full-time
47.1% 2,916 people
Employed part-time
18.1% 1,122 people
Unemployed
3.1% 191 people
Not in labour force
31.7% 1,961 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
23.5%
Technicians & Trade Workers
20.0%
Clerical & Administrative
16.4%
Managers
14.7%
Community & Personal Service
12.5%
Labourers
4.9%
Sales Workers
4.0%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
4.0%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.7%
$1-$149/wk
0.4%
$150-$299/wk
1.2%
$300-$399/wk
2.2%
$400-$499/wk
5.7%
$500-$649/wk
3.2%
$650-$799/wk
5.0%
$800-$999/wk
5.4%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
6.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.3%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
12.2%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
9.0%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
8.7%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
5.4%
$4,000+/wk
14.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
8.9%
$1-$149/wk
3.0%
$150-$299/wk
5.2%
$300-$399/wk
3.6%
$400-$499/wk
3.2%
$500-$649/wk
2.7%
$650-$799/wk
7.7%
$800-$999/wk
9.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
12.4%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
10.7%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
10.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
7.2%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
11.0%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.8%
$3,500+/wk
2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
79.1%
Did not go to work
9.2%
Car (passenger)
7.1%
Walked only
1.2%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.9%
Truck
0.9%
Bus
0.8%
Other
0.5%
Bicycle
0.3%
Taxi/Rideshare
0.1%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
61.9%
Year 10 or equivalent
26.0%
Year 11 or equivalent
6.5%
Year 9 or equivalent
5.7%

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

Certificate III/IV
41.4%
Bachelor Degree
22.3%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
19.6%
Postgraduate Degree
9.8%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
4.4%
Certificate I/II
2.4%

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

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
21.9%
Society & Culture
17.7%
Engineering
15.7%
Architecture & Building
9.6%
Health
7.8%
Education
7.5%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
5.8%
Information Technology
5.5%
Creative Arts
3.9%
Natural & Physical Sciences
2.5%
Agriculture & Environment
2.1%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
32.1%
Secondary: Government
23.9%
Vocational Education
14.7%
Primary: Catholic
10.5%
Pre-school
8.0%
Secondary: Catholic
7.4%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
1.9%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
1.6%

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
88.1%
Has need for assistance
5.4%
Need for assistance not stated
6.4%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
908
Asthma
387
Arthritis
323
Diabetes
239
Lung condition
177
Heart disease
175
Kidney disease
147
Cancer
118
Stroke
74
Dementia
17

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
14.0% 895
Did not provide
86.0% 5,515

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
13.5% 869
Not a volunteer
86.5% 5,553

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
1.1% 71
Current ADF: Reserves
0.6% 38
Previously served
4.0% 257
Never served
94.3% 6,080

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
31.7%
1 child
12.4%
2 children
30.1%
3 children
16.9%
4 children
6.4%
5+ children
2.5%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
22
1951: 1960
105
1961: 1970
222
1971: 1980
193
1981: 1990
192
1991: 2000
123
2001: 2010
248
2011: 2015
165
2016
40
2017
45
2018
30
2019
33
2020
10
2021
8

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

Population Mobility

12.1%
moved in the last year
33.9%
moved in the last 5 years
4.3%
unemployment rate (Census)
65.4%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
6,929
Moved from NSW
516
Moved from ACT
193
Moved: same area (SA2)
100
Moved from overseas
36
Moved from VIC
29
Moved from QLD
24
Moved from TAS
15
Moved from SA
11
Moved from NT
10
Moved from WA
9

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
22.6%
5: 14 hours
31.0%
15: 29 hours
12.1%
30+ hours
8.3%
Did not do domestic work
26.0%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
82.1%
Step family: no other children
10.0%
Blended family: no other children
6.1%
Intact family: other children present
1.0%
Other couple: children only
0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Karabar Crime Statistics

165 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Other Against Property
38
Theft
27
Property Damage
23
Assault
22
Other Against Person
21
Drug Offences
15
Weapons
10
Sexual Offences
9

Total offences by year

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

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Income: $851/wk Rent: $230/wk $120/wk less rent
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Income: $819/wk Rent: $295/wk $55/wk less rent
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Income: $820/wk Rent: $310/wk $40/wk less rent
Jindera
Income: $858/wk Rent: $316/wk $34/wk less rent
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Income: $1,010/wk Rent: $340/wk $10/wk less rent
Yenda (NSW)
Income: $821/wk Rent: $250/wk $100/wk less rent
Narrabri
Income: $826/wk Rent: $260/wk $90/wk less rent
Hanwood
Income: $825/wk Rent: $275/wk $75/wk less rent

Suburbs near Karabar

The closest suburb to Karabar is Queanbeyan, 2.6 km away.

Queanbeyan
2.6 km away · income $1,010/wk · rent $340/wk
Queanbeyan West
3.3 km away · income $1,100/wk · rent $350/wk
Crestwood
3.4 km away · income $982/wk · rent $320/wk
Queanbeyan East
3.5 km away · income $1,079/wk · rent $310/wk
Jerrabomberra
3.5 km away · income $1,485/wk · rent $490/wk
Googong
7.3 km away · income $1,576/wk · rent $525/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Karabar

What is the population of Karabar NSW?

The population of Karabar NSW is 8,517 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 1,220 people per km². Karabar is ranked #825 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Karabar?

The median personal income in Karabar NSW is $975 per week, or $50,700 per year. The median household income is $1,989 per week. Family income is $2,334 per week. Karabar is ranked #1,383 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Karabar?

Median rent in Karabar NSW is $350 per week ($1,517 per month). Rent represents 17.6% of household income, which is considered affordable. Karabar ranks #3,104 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Karabar?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Karabar NSW is $1,950. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Karabar?

The median age in Karabar NSW is 38 years. This is equal to the national median age of 38 years.

Is Karabar a good suburb to live in?

Karabar is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 8,517. The median income is $975/wk, which is above the typical NSW suburb ($765/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.6% 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: 12079. All dollar figures in AUD.