Karabar
NSW 2620 • Rest of NSW
About Karabar
Karabar is a residential suburb of Queanbeyan in the Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional local government area, situated approximately 12 kilometres south-east of the Australian Capital Territory border and the Canberra CBD. With a population of 8,517 and a median age of 38, it is a well-established community set at an elevation of around 594 metres on the Southern Tablelands. Median household incomes of close to $2,000 per week reflect its proximity to Canberra's public service employment base, with many residents commuting across the border into the ACT for work.
Karabar is primarily residential, offering a mix of detached homes and townhouses at more accessible price points than comparable suburbs within the ACT. Residents benefit from local schools, parks, and the nearby Queanbeyan city centre — including the Riverside Plaza — for shopping, dining, and services. The suburb has a notably diverse population with strong Macedonian, Italian, and Croatian communities alongside its Anglo-Australian majority, giving Karabar a multicultural and community-oriented character.
Karabar falls under postcode 2620 and is governed by Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Monaro electorate.
Location
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Gundaroo Public School ICSEA 1101Lot St
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Michelago Public School ICSEA 990Queanbeyan Rd
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Karabar High School ICSEA 982Donald Rd
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Queanbeyan East Public School ICSEA 1031Yass St
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Queanbeyan High School ICSEA 967Agnes Ave
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Queanbeyan Public School ICSEA 997Isabella St
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Queanbeyan South Public School ICSEA 939Cameron Rd
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Queanbeyan West Public School ICSEA 988Morton St
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Lowe Street
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Sutton Public School ICSEA 1098Bywong St
Crime Statistics
NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Karabar by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Karabar Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Karabar" under Suburb
Housing 2021 Census
285 state housing + 45 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. North Macedonia 182
- 2. India 134
- 3. England 132
- 4. New Zealand 116
- 5. Philippines 88
- 6. Italy 86
- 7. Croatia 47
- 8. Nepal 44
- 9. Germany 35
- 10. United States 33
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)