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Carnes Hill Postcode
New South Wales
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Carnes Hill Compares
Carnes Hill vs the NSW average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Carnes Hill | NSW avg | AU avg | Greater Sydney |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,630 +NSW | $1,931 | $1,836 | $2,181 |
| Rent/wk | $600 +NSW | $445 | $390 | $506 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,700 +NSW | $2,247 | $1,958 | $2,587 |
| Median age | 32 | 45.0 | 45.0 | 39.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 9/10 +NSW | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 10.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 5.0% ≈NSW | 5.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the NSW average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Postcode 2171 covers Carnes Hill, an inland suburb of Sydney about 34 km from the city centre. It forms part of the Sydney - South West region of New South Wales. Local government services are provided by Liverpool.
According to the 2021 Census, Carnes Hill has a population of 3,332 with a median age of 32. The median weekly household income is $2,630, above the NSW average. The unemployment rate is 5.0%. The Indigenous population is 15 (0.5% of residents).
Housing in Carnes Hill includes a median weekly rent of $600, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,700, with 846 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the NSW average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 82.6% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Carnes Hill scores in decile 9 out of 10, which is well above the national average.
Schools in Carnes Hill include Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School and Greenway Park Public School.
Carnes Hill is part of the Liverpool statistical area in New South Wales.
Carnes Hill Details
| Postcode | 2171 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 3,332 |
| Median Age | 32 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,630/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $932/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $600 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,700 |
| Average Household Size | 3.8 persons |
| Area | 1.3 km² |
| Population Density | 2523/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 846 |
| Australian Citizens | 87.4% |
| Indigenous Population | 15 (0.5%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 9/10 (well above average) |
| Latitude | -33.9383 |
| Longitude | 150.848 |
| Distance from Sydney | 34 km |
| Region (SA4) | Sydney - South West |
| Area (SA3) | Liverpool |
| Local Government | Liverpool |
| Federal Electorate | Werriwa |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 985 (29.6%) |
| 15–24 years | 437 (13.1%) |
| 25–44 years | 1,056 (31.7%) |
| 45–64 years | 650 (19.5%) |
| 65+ years | 211 (6.3%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 9 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 158 (4.7%) |
| Diabetes | 150 (4.5%) |
| Arthritis | 108 (3.2%) |
| Heart Disease | 57 (1.7%) |
| Cancer | 35 (1.1%) |
| Lung Condition | 14 (0.4%) |
| Dementia | 7 (0.2%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 22 (2.6%) |
| 1 vehicle | 155 (18.5%) |
| 2 vehicles | 427 (51.0%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 233 (27.8%) |
Schools in Carnes Hill
Suburbs Near Carnes Hill
Same Postcode (2171)
More Carnes Hill Data
Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.