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Carnes Hill

POSTAL CODE: NSW, 2171
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Based on its average 5-year and quarterly capital gains, the suburb saw average growth in the long term.

The suburb also delivered a stronger performance in contrast to other Australian suburbs in terms of appreciation of property value. Investors saw the median home price rise to $1,425,000.

The upward trend in home prices in CARNES HILL, 2171 averaged 5.6% per annum over a 3-year period.

Average weekly rents on listings have reached the $850 mark, reflecting a 3.1% increase in returns based on the current median price in CARNES HILL.

An average of 2.25 real estate transactions take place per month in CARNES HILL which translates to 27 per annum.

27 properties were sold in CARNES HILL in 2016, making it the 749th most active market in NSW based on total real estate transactions.

CARNES HILL, 2171 places 435th in Australia based on median property value growth during the quarter.

Surburb overview

Carnes Hill sits approximately 38 km south‑west of Sydney’s central business district within the City of Liverpool local government area. The suburb recorded 3,332 residents in the 2021 Census and has experienced modest growth since, supported by approximately 49 new dwellings since 2021.

Population diversity is evident, with approximately 51.8 per cent born in Australia and notable communities from Iraq and Fiji. English is spoken exclusively at home by 37.3 per cent, alongside Arabic and Hindi, among others.

Carnes Hill exhibits a relatively youthful profile, with a median age in the early thirties and an average household size of about four people.

Private vehicle travel dominates, with nearly 50 per cent commuting by car and just 2.2 per cent relying on public transport. The shortest travel time by bus and train to central Sydney averages about one hour and three minutes, while direct car access takes around 39 minutes.

The suburb is bounded by major roads including Cowpasture Road and Camden Valley Way, with bus routes connecting to Liverpool, Leppington and Austral.

Carnes Hill Marketplace on Kurrajong Road supplies essential retail with a full‑line supermarket, specialty shops and food outlets.

Other services cluster around the precinct, including a library located at 600 Kurrajong Road and community amenities such as the Carnes Hill Community and Recreation Precinct, which encompasses indoor courts, outdoor sports facilities, playgrounds, and a skate park.

Education access includes childcare centres and primary schooling nearby, with secondary and tertiary options in surrounding suburbs such as Leppington and Liverpool.

Open-space recreation includes Margaret Dawson Drive Park and the well-equipped skate park, designed by Convic Skate Parks, which features street-style skating elements. Cycling and walking paths weave through the recreation precinct, connecting to picnic areas and community plazas.

Residential development features a mix of detached houses, townhouses, and low-rise apartments, set across low- and medium-density zones. Carnes Hill lies on the corridor towards the upcoming Western Sydney International (Nancy‑Bird Walton) Airport at Badgery’s Creek, positioning it for future connectivity and urban growth.

This portrayal of Carnes Hill outlines its demographic character, transport links, essential infrastructure and recreational setting within Greater Western Sydney.

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