Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile
Karabar
7 km²
A significantly higher proportion of First Nations people live in Karabar than in most other Australian areas. This community is defined by a strong working population and a preference for large, detached family homes. While it is largely Australian-born, the area has seen a notable rise in people identifying as having no religion. It is a stable suburb where most residents have lived for several years, creating a settled environment for many families.
Despite high local incomes, the area's schools serve a less advantaged intake.
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The area has a strong First Nations presence at 7.2%, which is well above the national figure. While the typical resident is 38, there are more children under 15 than in most similar areas, though this figure has fallen slightly since 2011.
Karabar is far less diverse than the state average, with only 17.3% of people born overseas. Most residents claim Australian or English ancestry, and the proportion of people born in Australia is high at 76.6%.
English is the primary language for 79.3% of the community, and the share of people using another language at home is well below the national figure. Only a small number of residents speak little or no English.
Over half the population identifies as Christian, while 35.3% of residents have no religion. This last group has grown significantly, rising 18 points since 2011.
The proportion of adults with a bachelor degree or higher is far below the state average at 17.2%. However, more people have completed Year 12 than in 2011, and many hold certificates in trades and technicians.
Typical incomes are higher than the national figure, with 26.4% of households earning over $3,000 a week. This is a significant increase from 2011, when only 12.8% of homes reached that level.
Mental health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 10.7% of residents. Long-term health conditions are also well above the national average.
A higher than average 13.0% of people provide unpaid care, and 27.6% care for children. There is also a much higher rate of former Defence Force members compared to the rest of the state.
With 617 First Nations people, this area is larger than 85% of similar places. Unemployment among this group is well below the national rate, and 6.8% speak a First Nations language.
Homes tend to be larger, with 2.6 people per household. One-parent families are much more common here than in most other areas, making up 17.5% of households.
The suburb is dominated by detached houses, with 83.5% of homes having three or more bedrooms. This is far above the state average, and most residents own their homes with a mortgage.
Cars are essential here, as only 0.7% of people commute by public transport. Very few people work from home compared to the rest of the state, where the figure is 31.0%.
Karabar is a stable community where people tend to stay, as the share of those who moved in the last five years is well below the national average. Recent overseas arrivals have also fallen since 2011.
Full-time employment is very high at 67.7%, which is well above the national figure. Many residents work in public administration and safety, construction, or health care.
The area has a moderate level of overall advantage, sitting around the middle for most similar areas. However, population growth has been negative since 2021, which is well below the state trend.
The area is cooler than most of New South Wales, with a minimum temperature that is among the lowest for its level. Rainfall is well above the state average.
While almost everyone lives within a short walk of a park or public transport, the area is poorly served for other needs. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of health services.