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Carnes Hill

1 km²

Recent growth and a surge of young families have shaped Carnes Hill into a modern residential hub. The community is noticeably young, with the typical resident aged just 32 and a very high proportion of children under 15. This shift is reflected in the housing, where large, detached family homes dominate the landscape. It is a prosperous area where high household incomes and a diverse, international population create a distinct suburban character in Greater Sydney.

Carnes Hill's schools draw a community as advantaged as its high household incomes suggest.

Carnes Hill has many young families but fewer schools per child than most areas.

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Demographics & Identity

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The area is far younger than the national figure, with 29.5% of residents being children under 15. Seniors are rare here, as those aged 65 and over make up only 6.2% of the population.

Age groups

Young adults (25–44) 31.7%

Children (0–14) 29.5%

Older adults (45–64) 19.6%

Youth (15–24) 13.1%

Seniors (65+) 6.2%

3,332 Population —

32 yrs Median age — Here 32 yrs NSW 39 yrs Aus 38 yrs

0.5% First Nations — Here 0.5% NSW 3.4% Aus 3.2%

6.2% Aged 65+ — Here 6.2% NSW 17.6% Aus 17.2%

29.5% Under 15 — Here 29.5% NSW 18.2% Aus 18.2%

Ancestry & Birthplace

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This is a highly diverse community where 44.4% of people were born overseas, a figure far above the national average. Indian, Australian, and English are the most common ancestries.

44.4% Born overseas — Here 44.4% NSW 29.3% Aus 27.7%

Language

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Language diversity is very high, with 57.4% of residents using a language other than English at home. This is far above the New South Wales figure of 26.6%.

57.4% Other language — Here 57.4% NSW 26.6% Aus 22.3%

6.9% Limited English ▲ +25.4% Here 6.9% NSW 4.5% Aus 3.4%

Religion

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Religious affiliation is strong, as the proportion of people with no religion is far below the national figure at just 8.8%. Christianity is the most common faith at 57.7%.

Religion

Christianity 58%
Islam 13%
No religion 9%
Hinduism 8%
Buddhism 5%
Not stated 5%
Other religions 3%

8.8% No religion — Here 8.8% NSW 33.2% Aus 38.9%

Education & Qualifications

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Residents are well qualified, and 70.9% have completed Year 12, which is far above the national average. A quarter of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

25.4% Bachelor+ — Here 25.4% NSW 27.8% Aus 26.3%

70.9% Year 12 — Here 70.9% NSW 58.9% Aus 58.8%

1.02 Schools/1k kids

21 Schools ≤3 km

Income

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Household incomes are very high, with the typical weekly household income of $2,630 sitting well above the national figure. About 39% of households earn $3,000 or more a week.

$2,630 Household income — Here $2,630 NSW $1,829 Aus $1,746

$932 Personal income — Here $932 NSW $813 Aus $805

$2,584 Family income — Here $2,584 NSW $2,185 Aus $2,120

12.6% High earners Here 12.6% NSW 13.5% Aus 12.5%

38.9% High-income homes Here 38.9% NSW 25.2% Aus 22.6%

Health & Disability

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The community is in good health, with only 15% of people reporting a long-term health condition, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

15.0% Health condition Here 15.0% NSW 27.0% Aus 27.7%

2.8% Mental health Here 2.8% NSW 8.0% Aus 8.8%

3.7% Needs assistance — Here 3.7% NSW 5.8% Aus 5.8%

Community Participation

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Care for children is a major part of local life, with 34.6% of people providing unpaid childcare, well above the national average.

6.3% Volunteering — Here 6.3% NSW 13.0% Aus 14.1%

10.9% Unpaid carers — Here 10.9% NSW 11.5% Aus 11.9%

34.6% Unpaid child care — Here 34.6% NSW 25.3% Aus 26.3%

0.8% Defence service Here 0.8% NSW 2.3% Aus 2.8%

20.9% Housework 15h+ — Here 20.9% NSW 21.2% Aus 20.7%

First Nations

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There are 15 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area, with a typical personal income of $1,187, which is far above the national figure.

15 First Nations people

23 yrs Median age Here 23 yrs NSW 23 yrs Aus 24 yrs

$1,187 Median income Here $1,187 NSW $600 Aus $540

$2,666 Household income Here $2,666 NSW $1,558 Aus $1,507

Family & Households

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Homes are typically large and full, with 3.8 people per household. Most are couples with children, and very few people live alone.

Family types

Couples with children 81%
Couples without children 10%
One-parent families 9%
Other families 0%

3.8 Household size —

9.1% One-parent — Here 9.1% NSW 14.0% Aus 14.1%

5.9% Living alone — Here 5.9% NSW 25.0% Aus 25.6%

Housing & Dwellings

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The area consists almost entirely of separate houses, with 95.4% having three or more bedrooms. Most are owned with a mortgage, and typical monthly payments are among the highest at $2,700.

Tenure