Average rent in Carramar, WA2026

Carramar is part of the Wanneroo council area and sits 30km out from the Perth CBD, with around 18,641 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $380/week, which is above the Western Australia median of $337/week. About 20% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

$380/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
18,641

ABS 2021

Median age
32
Distance to Perth
30 km
Households renting
20%
Separate houses
97%
Flats / apartments
0%
Born overseas
42%
Top occupation
Technicians and Trades Workers
LGA
Wanneroo

Renting in Carramar

Carramar is one of the more expensive parts of Western Australia to rent in — the typical renter pays $380/week, around 13% above the state median of $337/week (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (around 79% are owners or paying a mortgage), and the suburb is mostly separate houses (97%) rather than units. That mix usually means a smaller, slower-turnover rental pool than in inner-city areas at a similar price. The suburb sits 30km from Perth, with a population of around 18,641 and a median age of 32. The biggest occupation category is Technicians and Trades Workers. Renters often wait longer here, and inspections fill quickly when stock does come up.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Carramar?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Carramar, WA was $380. Where renters have submitted recent reports through RenterSay, the live figure shown above reflects post-2021 changes. State rent indices like CoreLogic and Domain suggest the 2021 baseline is now several years stale — treat it as the historical anchor, not the current asking price.
How does Carramar rent compare to Western Australia?+
The Western Australia state median weekly rent was $337 at the 2021 Census, while Carramar came in at $380 — 13% above. Carramar sits 30km from Perth, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 97% separate houses and 0% flats).
Which suburbs near Carramar have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Carramar's $380/week (ABS 2021): South Perth - Kensington, Mundijong, Kalamunda - Maida Vale - Gooseberry Hill. On the higher end, you've got O'Connor (WA), Beeliar - Wattleup, Fremantle. Just remember that cheaper rent doesn't always mean better value — commute times, transit access, and the actual condition of the housing stock matter too. You can add to the live picture for your area using the rent submission form below.

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