NSW · Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council
Karabar, NSW, 2620
Desirability index
#273 among Country & regional suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Karabar is a mid-sized suburb in the Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional area, home to around 8,517 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 3,162 offences in Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 with rising year-on-year trends (+8%), roughly 371.3 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $580 (flats $440, houses $690), 1 school and preschool site in the area, strong public transport coverage with many public transport stops, a solid spread of nearby amenities and everyday services, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb.
Population
- Population
- 8,517
- Median age
- 38
- Median household income / week
- $1,989
- Dwelling vacancy
- 5.4%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 176 of 3,255
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,950
- Employment rate
- 62.5%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 237 / 518 / 85
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $440
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $690
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $580
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 423
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · Period: January to March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 3,162
- Against the person
- 760
- Against property
- 1,221
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 371.3
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 11 residents
- State safety percentile
- 21.5th (lower crime is better)
- Year-on-year change
- +7.8%
Most common offence types
- Breach Bail Conditions340
- Domestic Violence Related Assault191
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment272
- Malicious Damage To Property340
- Steal From Retail Store195
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 1
- Median school ICSEA
- 944
- Tirriwirri SchoolSpecial
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
82 public transport stops in this suburb
- Cooma St After Southbar Rd
- Cooma St Opp Southbar Rd
- Donald Rd At Anne St
- Karabar High School, Alanbar St
- Queanbeyan South Public School, School Grounds
Data sources & freshness
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
170 planning-related records
2026· 18 proposals
June 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah19 ALFRED PLACE KARABAR 2620Additional Information Requested
- Dual occupancy; Dwelling house; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached); Residential Accommodation4 MORGAN PLACE KARABAR 2620Additional Information Requested
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Garage, carport or carparking space52 PINDARI CRESCENT KARABAR 2620Under Assessment
May 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Carport12 MURRAY STREET KARABAR 2620Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure3 PALMER CLOSE KARABAR 2620Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation18 LOCHIEL STREET KARABAR 2620Under Assessment
April 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah9 MONK PLACE KARABAR 2620Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space8 LAURA PLACE KARABAR 2620Determined
March 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Early Education and Care Facility; Centre-based child care20 WILGABAR WAY KARABAR 2620Under Assessment
- Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah28 DOEBERL PLACE KARABAR 2620Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure45 PINDARI CRESCENT KARABAR 2620Determined
- Shed; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Residential Accommodation1 Eugenia Street Karabar QueanbeyanDetermined
- Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah28 DOEBERL PLACE KARABAR 2620Rejected
- Erection of a new structure; Carport30 MURRAY STREET KARABAR 2620Determined
February 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space30 ANNE STREET KARABAR 2620Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure62 RUSTEN STREET KARABAR 2620Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia41 ALANBAR STREET KARABAR 2620Determined
January 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Garage, carport or carparking space109 CANDLEBARK ROAD KARABAR 2620Determined
2025· 20 proposals
November 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure52 CHRISTOPHER CRESCENT KARABAR 2620Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support8 TEMORA PLACE KARABAR 2620Determined
September 2025
- Subdivision9 BEARD CLOSE KARABAR 2620Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure19A ALFRED PLACE KARABAR 2620Determined
- Multi-dwelling housing; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached); Residential Accommodation4 MORGAN PLACE KARABAR 2620Withdrawn
August 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Shop34 QUEENBAR ROAD KARABAR 2620Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Recreation facility (indoor)1 4 SOUTHBAR ROAD KARABAR 2620Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Recreation facility (indoor)1 4 SOUTHBAR ROAD KARABAR 2620Rejected
July 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space9 HAMBLY PLACE KARABAR 2620Determined
- Demolition; Shed; Dwelling house7 INGLESIDE ROAD KARABAR 2620Determined
June 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah3 BADEN PLACE KARABAR 2620Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure19A ALFRED PLACE KARABAR 2620Rejected
May 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Carport5 WEBBER PLACE KARABAR 2620Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure15 BORONIA CRESCENT KARABAR 2620Withdrawn
April 2025
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure4 MORGAN PLACE KARABAR 2620Determined
- Subdivision16 BARRACKS FLAT DRIVE KARABAR 2620Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure19A ALFRED PLACE KARABAR 2620Rejected
March 2025
- Subdivision2 SASSAFRAS CRESCENT KARABAR 2620Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Centre-based child care18 WILGABAR WAY KARABAR 2620Determined
February 2025
- Subdivision2 SASSAFRAS CRESCENT KARABAR 2620Rejected
2024· 27 proposals
December 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure7 Alfred Place Karabar 2620Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure71 CAMERON ROAD KARABAR 2620Determined
2023· 20 proposals
20 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2022· 33 proposals
33 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2021· 46 proposals
46 proposals lodged in 2021. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2020· 6 proposals
6 proposals lodged in 2020. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020; 2020–2026; 2021… · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
35 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- 128 Candlebark RdBus stop
- Barracks Flat Dr at Alfred PlBus stop
- Barracks Flat Dr at Fitzgibbon PlBus stop
- Barracks Flat Dr before River DrBus stop
- Barracks Flat Dr opp Emery CresBus stop
- Barracks Flat Dr opp River DrBus stop
- Bus stop (3)
- Cameron Rd opp Wirilda CresBus stop
- Candlebark Rd at Nimbus PlBus stop
- Candlebark Rd at Throsby ClBus stop
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
20 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Ash ParkletPark
- Banksia ParkletPark
- Barracks Flat Neighbourhood ParkPark
- Boronia ParkletPark
- Coolabah ParkletPark
- Dane Street ParkPark
- East Hayley ParkletPark
- East Murray ParkletPark
- Harper ParkletPark
- Ingleside ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 5/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 4/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 33
- Parks (OSM)
- 30
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability index
- Desirability score
- 70.5/100
- Cohort rank
- #273 among Country & regional suburbs
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Cooma St After Southbar Rdtransport
- Cooma St Opp Southbar Rdtransport
- Donald Rd At Anne Sttransport
- Karabar High School, Alanbar Sttransport
- Queanbeyan South Public School, School Groundstransport
- Ash Parkletgovernmentpark
- Banksia Parkletgovernmentpark
- Barracks Flat Neighbourhood Parkgovernmentpark
- Boronia Parkletgovernmentpark
- Coolabah Parkletgovernmentpark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Updated on site
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
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