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Carwoola, Australia

New South Wales · Australia

Carwoola is a small town in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 1,406. Elevation: 2,654 ft (809 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,406 Population 5/sq mi density
2,654 ft Elevation 809 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
28.4 in Annual Rain
Australia / Sydney Timezone
$43,365 Median Income
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$43,365 median income, 2.3% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$253,600 home value, $1,268/mo rent

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About Carwoola

Carwoola

Carwoola is a locality in the state of New South Wales, Australia. It is immediately to the south of the Kowen district, which is located in the Australian Capital Territory. The Molonglo River passes through the Carwoola area before opening out into the Molonglo Plains. The Kings Highway and Captains Flat Road are the two major through routes. Carwoola is part of the Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council and the Southern Tablelands geographic area. The area also roughly aligns with the original Carwoola Parish.

People

Population1,406
Median Age44.0 yrs
Density5/mi²

Economy

B+
Median Income$43,365
Per Capita$43,365
Unemployment2.3%

Housing

B
Home Value$253,600
Rent$1,268
Ownership93.5%
Housing Units562

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain28.4 in/yr
Sunny Days284/yr
Elevation2,654 ft (809 m)
Population1,406
Population Density5 / sq mi
Elevation2,654 ft (809 m)
Coordinates-35.3784°, 149.3215°
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceNew South Wales
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average67°F (19°C)
July Average41°F (5°C)
Annual Precipitation28.4 inches (721 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$43,365
Median Age44.0 years

About Carwoola

Carwoola is a small town in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 1,406. The city sits at an elevation of 2,654 feet (809 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 67°F in January to 41°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.4 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.

Carwoola has a population of 1,406 with a density of 5 people per square mile, spread across 259.8 square miles. The median age is 44.0 years, 13% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

1,406
Total Population
5
People / sq mi
44.0yrs
Median Age
13% above Australia avg
259.8mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Carwoola vs Australia Average

The median household income in Carwoola is $43,365, which is 42% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $43,365 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $834, 42% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 2.3% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 134 business establishments.

Income: Carwoola vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$43,365
42% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$43,365
Avg Weekly Wage$834

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.3%
36% below Australia avg
Establishments (County)134

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Carwoola is $253,600, 10% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,268 (9% above the national average of $1,163). 93.5% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 562 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.8x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$253,600
10% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,268
9% above Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership93.5%
Owner-Occupied93.5%
Renter-Occupied6.5%
Housing Units562

Property Tax

Climate in Carwoola

Carwoola has an average annual temperature of 13.9°C (57°F). The hottest month is Jan (22°C), the coldest is Jul (6.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 596 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 22°C / 72°F 14.2° / 29.7° 56.7
Feb 20.8°C / 69°F 13.7° / 28° 60.0
Mar 18.2°C / 65°F 11.1° / 25.2° 49.5
Apr 13.8°C / 57°F 6.7° / 20.9° 28.4
May 9.8°C / 50°F 2.9° / 16.6° 28.3
Jun 7.3°C / 45°F 1.4° / 13.2° 49.4
Jul 6.2°C / 43°F 0.2° / 12.3° 41.5
Aug 7.6°C / 46°F 1° / 14.1° 44.2
Sep 10.6°C / 51°F 3.6° / 17.5° 57.2
Oct 13.6°C / 56°F 6.4° / 20.9° 51.8
Nov 17°C / 63°F 9.7° / 24.3° 67.9
Dec 19.7°C / 67°F 12.1° / 27.3° 61.0
Carwoola experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 41°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 284 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 28.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,654 feet.

Temperature

67°F Jan (19°C) 41°F Jul (5°C)
Annual Average54.1°F
0% below Australia avg
January Average67°F (19°C)
July Average41°F (5°C)
Sunny Days284 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,654 ft (809 m)
Area259.8 sq mi (672.8 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates-35.3784°N, 149.3215°W
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.4"
25% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.07"
Driest Month (Jun) 1.81"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

31 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M2.8 on Sep 25, 2019.

Jun 22, 2012 23 km N of Boorowa, Australia M3.8 139 km
Apr 19, 2012 36 km ENE of Tumut, Australia M3.7 67 km
Mar 2, 2006 23 km NE of Murrumbateman, Australia M3.4 66 km
Apr 1, 1990 35 km SSE of Cooma, Australia M3.4 126 km
Nov 9, 2002 13 km NE of Berridale, Australia M3.2 106 km
Aug 18, 2007 10 km NW of Mittagong, Australia M3.2 147 km
May 18, 2001 12 km WNW of Boorowa, Australia M3.2 128 km
Dec 12, 1992 18 km W of Boorowa, Australia M3.1 126 km
Feb 27, 2000 14 km SSE of Young, Australia M3.1 137 km
Jul 27, 2003 36 km NE of Crookwell, Australia M3.1 134 km
Jan 14, 2003 5 km SSW of Murrumbateman, Australia M3.1 49 km
Apr 21, 2006 20 km NNE of Murrumbateman, Australia M3.1 65 km
Jul 2, 1992 4 km NNE of Yass, Australia M3.0 73 km
May 17, 2003 8 km NW of Kosciuszko National Park, Australia M3.0 123 km
Feb 27, 2002 10 km WNW of Boorowa, Australia M3.0 126 km
Jun 20, 2002 10 km NW of Boorowa, Australia M2.9 129 km
Jan 2, 2005 35 km W of Duffy, Australia M2.9 61 km
Oct 25, 2001 9 km NE of Tumut, Australia M2.9 94 km
Nov 24, 1991 18 km WSW of Crookwell, Australia M2.9 97 km
Apr 8, 2002 31 km SE of Batlow, Australia M2.8 89 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 67°F (19°C) 2.8 in Warmest
February 66°F (19°C) 2.2 in
March 62°F (17°C) 2.3 in
April 55°F (13°C) 2.2 in
May 49°F (9°C) 2.0 in
June 43°F (6°C) 1.8 in Driest
July 41°F (5°C) 2.1 in Coldest
August 44°F (6°C) 2.3 in
September 48°F (9°C) 2.6 in
October 54°F (12°C) 2.8 in
November 58°F (15°C) 3.1 in Wettest
December 64°F (18°C) 2.2 in

Carwoola has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 41°F in July to 67°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 28.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.1") and June the driest (1.8").

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Radio Stations near Carwoola

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
NIGE! alternative rock, classic rock AAC+ 48 kbps
ABC AFL live sports, sports talk AAC 238 kbps

Museums in Carwoola

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Australian War Memorial
Bayonets And Bandages War Museum
Bungendore Fine Art
Calthorpes House
Canberra Fire Museum
Canberra Museum and Gallery
Canberra Railway Museum
Canberra Railway Museum
Lanyon Homestead
Museum of Australian Democracy
National Archives of Australia
National Capital Exhibition
National Dinosaur Museum
National Film & Sound Archive
Queanbeyan and District Historical Museum
Queanbeyan Printing Museum
St Johns Schoolhouse Museum
Tuggeranong Schoolhouse Museum

Libraries in Carwoola

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
ACT Heritage Library0.0
ACT Public Library Erindale0.0
ANU Law Library0.0
ArchivesACT0.0
ArchivesACT0.0
Black Mountain Library0.0
Black Mountain Library0.0
Bungendore Community Library0.0
Civic Library0.0
Civic Library0.0
CSIRO Black Mountain0.0
Dickson Library0.0
Dickson Library0.0
Dickson Library0.0
Gungahlin Public Library0.0
Hancock Library East Wing0.0
Hancock Library West Wing0.0
JB Chifley Building0.0
Kingston Library0.0
Kingston Library0.0
Meg's Toy Box0.0
Meg's Toy Box0.0
National Centre for Australian Children's Literature0.0
National Centre for Australian Children's Literature0.0
National Library of Australia0.0
Old Senior School Library0.0
Queanbeyan City Council Library0.0
R.G. Menzies Library0.0
Research Library of the National Museum of Australia0.0
Research Library of the National Museum of Australia0.0
School of Art Library0.0
School of Art Library0.0
Senior Library0.0
Woden Library0.0
Woden Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Carwoola

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Capital Region Farmers Market
Capital Region Farmers Market
Lanyon Marketplace

Cafes in Carwoola

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

cafe

Veterinaries in Carwoola

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AU #1600779780

Breweries in Carwoola

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Attitude
Attitude

Stadiums & Teams in Carwoola

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Carwoola

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Canberra AirportCBRMedium Airport
Goulburn AirportGULMedium Airport
Adaminaby AirportSmall Airport
Bakblok AirportSmall Airport
Braidwood AirportSmall Airport
Collector AirportSmall Airport
Currandooley AirportSmall Airport
Gundaroo AirportSmall Airport
Hall AirportSmall Airport
Marulan (Tangryang) AirstripSmall Airport
Southern tablelands gliding clubSmall Airport
Wallaroo Private AirstripSmall Airport
Wee Jasper AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Carwoola

8 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Belconnen Chiropractic Centre
Central Outpatients
Child Health Clinic
Chiropractic Life
ICON Cancer Centre Canberra
Nephrocare Northside Dialysis Clinic
Orthoclinic Specialist Orthodontics
QSCAN Bruce

Churches & Religious Organizations in Carwoola

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
St Thomas' Carwoola

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Sydney

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Carwoola

What is the population of Carwoola?

Carwoola has a population of 1,406 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 259.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Carwoola expensive to live in?

The median household income is $43,365, 42% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $253,600 (10% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,268 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.8x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Carwoola?

Carwoola has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 67°F in January, while summers reach an average of 41°F in July. The area receives 284 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 28.4 inches.

How is the job market in Carwoola?

The job market in Carwoola is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.3% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $834. There are 134 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Carwoola?

The median home value in Carwoola is $253,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,268. The homeownership rate is 93.5%.

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