Carnes Hill, NSW 2171 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Carnes Hill is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2171, home to 3,332 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Liverpool local government area and roughly 34 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 3,332
- Median age
- 32 years
- Median household income
- $2,630 /week
- Median personal income
- $932 /week
- Median family income
- $2,584 /week
- Average household size
- 3.8
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.9
- Local government area
- Liverpool
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Sydney - South West
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Werriwa
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $600 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,700
- Rent share of household income
- 23%
Schools
- Hoxton Park Public School
- Greenway Park Public School
- John Edmondson High School
- Middleton Grange Public School
- Hoxton Park High School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 7 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 98 bus stops
- Carnes Hill Marketplace, Kurrajong Rd
- Kurrajong Rd Opp Carnes Hill Marketplace
- Main St Opp Holy Spirit Primary School
- Holy Spirit Primary School, Main St
- Greenway Dr After Cowpasture Rd
Lifestyle & amenities
- 5 cafés
- 12 restaurants
- 54 parks and reserves
- 6 gyms and fitness centres
- 2 libraries
- 2 supermarkets
- 44 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (26.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (16.4°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1211 mm
- Reference station: Sydney (Observatory Hill), 34.4 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 57.8% of the 223 resolvable premises in Carnes Hill. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.
- Fibre to the Premises: 42.2%
- Fibre to the Node: 57.8%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 924 across postcode 2171 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 13% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 332 violent offences, 231 theft, 115 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Carnes Hill?
Carnes Hill (NSW 2171) had 3,332 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 32. It sits within the Liverpool local government area.
What is the median rent in Carnes Hill?
The median advertised rent in Carnes Hill is $600/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Carnes Hill?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Carnes Hill covering government sectors. Nearest include: Hoxton Park Public School (0.7 km), Greenway Park Public School (1 km), John Edmondson High School (1.1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Carnes Hill?
Carnes Hill is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (57.8% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Carnes Hill?
Across postcode 2171, 924 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (332), theft (231), property damage (115). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Carnes Hill?
In Carnes Hill, mean daily temperatures range from 13.8°C to 21.8°C and annual rainfall is 1,211 mm measured at the Sydney (Observatory Hill) weather station (34.4 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Carnes Hill?
98 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Carnes Hill centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 7 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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