Carss Park
Carss Park's settled profile is the standout: 86.0% of residents stayed at the same address, while only 14.0% moved. The suburb has 1,265 residents in 0.63 sq km, giving it a density of 2,009.5 people per sq km. At a median age of 46, it is 6.0 years older than the national figure, and household income sits at the 87.9th percentile. With 81.0% separate houses, Carss Park is a compact, established pocket. Compared with nearby South Hurstville and Blakehurst, it is better suited to buyers valuing continuity and detached housing over rapid turnover.
Local council: Georges River
Population
1,265
Median Age
46.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,297/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
15
Carss Park suits buyers seeking established family housing rather than compact apartments. Separate houses account for 81.0% of dwellings, and 50.3% have 4 or more bedrooms, higher than the 31.0% share with 3 bedrooms. Ownership is substantial: 41.5% own outright and 39.0% have a mortgage. The monthly mortgage figure is $3,000, equal to 30.2% of household income, so borrowing capacity needs careful testing. Compared with smaller-home markets, the suburb provides more space but less flexibility for buyers prioritising a low entry cost. Use recent sales to check the current median house price before bidding.
For Buyers
Carss Park suits buyers seeking established family housing rather than compact apartments. Separate houses account for 81.0% of dwellings, and 50.3% have 4 or more bedrooms, higher than the 31.0% share with 3 bedrooms. Ownership is substantial: 41.5% own outright and 39.0% have a mortgage. The monthly mortgage figure is $3,000, equal to 30.2% of household income, so borrowing capacity needs careful testing. Compared with smaller-home markets, the suburb provides more space but less flexibility for buyers prioritising a low entry cost. Use recent sales to check the current median house price before bidding.
For Investors
Investor conditions are shaped by a relatively small rental pool and moderate vacancy. Only 18.6% of occupied dwellings are rented, below the 41.5% owned outright and 39.0% mortgaged shares, while weekly rent is $288 and vacancy is 5.1%. That limited rental share can support owner-occupier appeal, but it may reduce tenant depth compared with more rental-heavy suburbs. Development activity is incremental, with 15 applications in 12 months and 1 new dwelling identified in the sample. The 86.0% resident-stability rate, compared with 14.0% turnover, points to a settled market rather than rapid speculative churn. Check current sales prices before estimating yield.
Development Activity
Total DAs
78
Last 12 Months
15
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+15.4%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Demographics
Carss Park has an older and more university-educated profile than Australia overall. Median age is 46, or 6.0 years above the national comparison, while 53.0% have university qualifications, 22.9 percentage points above the national rate. Overseas-born residents account for 27.9%, 6.3 points above the national figure. English ancestry is reported by 271 people and Greek by 245; Greek is also the leading listed non-English language at 84 speakers. Average household size is 2.8, 0.3 above the national comparison. Compared with nearby Blakehurst, the suburb reads as settled and family-oriented, with couples with children forming 53.9% of families.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
81.0%
Houses
17.2%
Townhouse
1.8%
Apartment
Tenure
Carss Park's housing stock is firmly detached and relatively spacious. Separate houses make up 81.0% of dwellings, semi-detached homes 17.2% and apartments 1.8%; 50.3% have 4 or more bedrooms, compared with 31.0% with 3 bedrooms. Tenure is split between 41.5% owned outright, 39.0% mortgaged and 18.6% rented, pointing to high owner occupation. Weekly rent is $288 and vacancy is 5.1%, while mortgage costs of $3,000 per month and a 30.2% mortgage-to-income ratio show the larger commitment involved. Compared with nearby South Hurstville, Carss Park is more house-led and less apartment-oriented.
Mortgage / mo
$3,000
Rent / wkiMedian weekly rent for new bonds (April to June 2026), NSW Rental Bond Board (DCJ). Census 2021 median: $288.
$845
Bond data Jun 2026 · houses $975 · units $760
HH Size
2.8
Personal Income / wk
$913
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
5.1%
Unoccupied
24
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
12.5%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
30.2% stressed
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
53.9%
Couples with children
32.3%
Couples, no children
13.3%
Single parent
347
Total families
Economy & Employment
Carss Park's employment base leans toward skilled services, with household income at the 87.9th percentile. Professional/Tech is the largest industry at 18.3% and 75 workers, followed by Healthcare at 13.2% and 54, Construction at 9.8% and 40, Education at 9.5% and 39, and Finance at 8.5% and 35. Occupations reinforce the pattern: 181 Professionals and 126 Managers, compared with 87 in Clerical/Admin. Unemployment is 2.9% across a labour force of 589, while participation is 56.0%. Income sits above the national midpoint, but the 30.2% mortgage-to-income ratio shows that earning power does not remove housing-cost pressure.
Unemployment
2.9%
Labour Force
589
Unemployed
17
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
53.5%
Part-time
32.0%
Participation
56.0%
Employed
572
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
53.0%
Postgraduate
12.8%
Born Overseas
27.9%
Dwellings
436
Transport to Work
Carss Park is compact at 0.63 sq km, with density of 2,009.5 people per sq km and a practical reliance on home-based work. Public transport accounts for 2.0% of commuting, car driving for 39.5%, and working from home for 54.8%, making the last figure substantially higher than public transport use. That pattern suits residents who value local amenity or flexible work, but households commuting daily should test routes and peak-time travel before buying. The median age of 46 and average household size of 2.8 suggest a settled, family-oriented setting. Check current safety information and exact address access before deciding.
Drive
39.5%
Public Transport
2.0%
Walk / Cycle
N/A
Work from Home
54.8%
Growth Outlook
Carss Park's growth outlook is incremental rather than explosive. Local activity totals 15 development applications over 12 months, while 86.0% of residents stayed at the same address and turnover was 14.0%. Compared with a higher-churn precinct, this combination points to renovation and replacement activity rather than wholesale change. One application involved a new dwelling, and other examples involved alterations or additions. The settled resident base means growth is more likely to appear through gradual housing updates than rapid redevelopment. An annual growth rate, migration driver, gentrification score and population-shift label are not stated, so application volume should not be treated as a resident forecast.
Population trend: Georges River council area
Carss Park sits in the Georges River council area. These are the council area's residents, not Carss Park's.
Residents 2025
163,919
Growth, 5 yr average
+1.0%/yr
2020 to 2025
Growth, last year
+1.4%
2024 to 2025
ABS Estimated Resident Population by LGA, 30 June each year; council area, not this suburb
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Carss Park compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Carss Park a good suburb to live in?
Yes, it can suit households wanting established detached housing and a settled resident base. Separate houses represent 81.0% of dwellings, 54.8% of residents work from home, and the median age is 46, which is 6.0 years above the national comparison. Buyers should still test commuting needs because only 2.0% use public transport.
What is the median house price in Carss Park?
Recent comparable sales are needed to establish the current median house price. Carss Park is dominated by 81.0% separate houses, and 50.3% of dwellings have 4 or more bedrooms. Compare land size, condition and bedroom count before treating any single sale as representative.
What schools are in Carss Park?
Families should check nearby schools and the exact enrolment zone for each address. Carss Park covers 0.63 sq km, and catchments can cross suburb boundaries, so a nearby campus may not be the designated option. Confirm the current public, independent or Catholic choices before signing a contract.
Is Carss Park safe?
Safety should be checked through current NSW Police incident information and an inspection of the exact streets. Carss Park has 1,265 residents across 0.63 sq km, so local conditions can vary within a compact area. Compare recent incidents and times of day rather than relying on a broad suburb label.
Is Carss Park good for property investment?
It can suit a selective investor, but the rental case needs careful testing. Only 18.6% of occupied dwellings are rented, weekly rent is $288 and vacancy is 5.1%. There were 15 development applications over 12 months. Compare the purchase price with achievable rent, holding costs and tenant demand before estimating yield.
How is Carss Park's population changing?
Change appears gradual rather than rapid. Carss Park has 1,265 residents, 86.0% stayed at the same address and turnover was 14.0%. Development activity totalled 15 applications over 12 months, including 1 new dwelling in the sample. Compared with a high-churn area, this points to a settled base with incremental change rather than wholesale population movement.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state education open registers (school locations), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications).
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