9 min drive to Currambine + 5 min transfer + 40 min train
0 min
Cycle to Perth CBD
0 min
Walk to Perth CBD
Demographics & Census
37 yrs
Median Age
Perth Metro avg: 39 yrs
$2455/wk
Household Income
Perth Metro avg: $1720/wk
4.8%
Unemployment
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
84%
Home Ownership
Perth Metro avg: 0%
7.6%
WFH Rate
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
3.1
Household Size
Perth Metro avg: 2.6
Employment
Carramar
Full-time 34.4%Part-time 20.1%Unemployed 2.9%Not in labour 42.6%
Dwelling Types
Carramar
House 97.4%Semi-detached 1.9%
Commute Mode
Carramar
Car 85.0%Transit 4.2%Walk 1.1%WFH 9.5%
Country of Birth
Australia
51.1%
England
21.7%
South Africa
4.8%
New Zealand
3.1%
India
1.0%
Language at Home
English only
90.1%
Spanish
0.2%
Cantonese
0.2%
Arabic
0.1%
Mandarin
0.1%
Frequently Asked Questions about Carramar
Is Carramar safe?
Carramar has a safety score of 80/100, which is well above average for Perth suburbs. A higher score means lower reported crime per resident. Crime is split fairly evenly between property and violent offences. Crime has been trending up in recent years. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Tapping (93/100), Banksia Grove (38/100), Ashby (WA) (83/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Carramar?
Median weekly rent in Carramar is $830/wk, putting it on the pricier side for Perth. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Tapping ($800/wk), Banksia Grove ($723/wk), Ashby (WA) ($750/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
What are schools like in Carramar?
Carramar has a school rating of 62/100 across 1 schools, which is above average for Perth. The highest-rated school is Carramar Primary School (Primary). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of July 2026)
How far is Carramar from Perth CBD?
Carramar is 30 minutes by car, or 80 minutes by public transport, or 54 minutes by park-and-ride from Perth CBD. The suburb is car-dependent — most errands require driving. (Data as of July 2026)
Is Carramar affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Carramar is $995K, up 16.3% over the past year. Units are more accessible at a median of $710K. For renters, median weekly rent is $830/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Tapping ($980K), Banksia Grove ($799K), Ashby (WA) ($918K). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/carramar
🚗 Car Dependent🏡 Quiet Residential👨👩👧 Family Friendly💰 Affordable
Carramar is a quiet, family-focused suburb in Perth's outer northern corridor, bordered by Tapping and Banksia Grove. Newer housing estates sit alongside established streets lined with jacarandas, and the local school options attract young families. The main drawbacks are its distance from the city, heavy car reliance, and a well-known bore water odour that can permeate homes on certain nights.
Houses here have a median value of $995k and rent of $830/week, close to the Perth metro median. The commute to Perth CBD is a 30-minute drive by car or 80 minutes by transit, and most residents drive (68%). With a safety score of 80/100, the area rates 28 points above the Perth metro average of 52, with low rates of both property crime and violent offences. With 1 school scoring 62/100, education here is well above average. The population has a median age of 37 and earns $2,455/week per household.
“Had a mini heartattack when I drove past the busted speed sign at the Carramar/Tapping roadworks. It was showing 128 for everyone that drove past!”— 66 upvotes in community discussion