Carbrook, QLD: suburb profile

The population of Carbrook QLD is 1,330 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Carbrook is $748 per week ($38,896 per year). Median rent in Carbrook is $375 per week ($1,625 per month). Carbrook has a median age of 46 years, older than the national median of 38. Carbrook has a population density of 58 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Carbrook is England. The most common religion is No religion (40.7% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Punjabi. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Carbrook is $2,600.

Population
1,330
Census 2021
Median income
$748/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$375/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
46years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021.

Carbrook vs the typical QLD suburb

The median personal income in Carbrook is $748 a week, in line with the typical QLD suburb ($747). That ranks 759th of 1,527 QLD suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $375 a week, $55 more than the typical QLD suburb. Rent takes 18.9% of the median household income here, against 20.4% in the typical QLD suburb. The median resident is 46, 4 years older than in the typical QLD suburb (42).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureCarbrookTypical QLDDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$748/wk$747/wk +0%$766/wk
Household income$1,989/wk$1,593/wk +25%$1,637/wk
Rent$375/wk$320/wk +17%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$2,600/mo$1,625/mo +60%$1,733/mo
Median age4642 +4 yrs42
Rent share of household income18.9%20.4% −1.6 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Carbrook, the typical QLD suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Carbrook Population

1,330 residents at the 2021 Census.

Carbrook Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$748/wk
$38,896 per year
Ranked 4,564 of 14,663
Median Rent
$375/wk
$1,625 per month
Ranked 2,632 of 14,663
Median Age
46years
8 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$2,600/mo
Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.8 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Carbrook Rent Prices & Affordability

19% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $1,989/wk
Median rent $375/wk
Rent to income 18.9%

Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.

Median rent in Carbrook against your income

About $8,619 a month
Median rent $375/wk
Left after rent $1,614/wk
Rent share 18.9%

Carbrook Schools

5
schools nearby
1
government
1008
avg ICSEA score
1,118
total students
Kimberley College Independent
Combined · Prep-12 · 745 students
1058
ICSEA
Carbrook State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 333 students
1008
ICSEA
Carbrook Animal Assisted Learning Centre Independent
Secondary · 7-12 · 40 students
958
ICSEA
Calvary Christian College - Carbrook Campus Independent
Combined
Kimberley College - Carbrook Campus Independent
Combined

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Carbrook, Queensland: 27.6728°S, 153.2527°E

Carbrook Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (5)

People in Carbrook

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.4% (670) Female 49.6% (659)

Population Density

58
people per km²
1,330 people · 22.8 km²

Households

2.8
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,457
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
5.3%
New Zealand
4.4%
Germany
0.9%
Ireland
0.8%
South Africa
0.8%
India
0.8%
Lebanon
0.5%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Punjabi
1.7%
Arabic
0.8%
Indonesian
0.7%
Croatian
0.5%
Tagalog
0.5%
Sinhalese
0.4%
Japanese
0.4%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
44.7%
Australian
37.6%
Scottish
12.8%
Irish
10.5%
German
6.6%
Australian Aboriginal
3.4%
Dutch
2.6%
Indian
2.0%
Italian
2.0%
New Zealander
1.9%
South African
1.3%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
40.7%
Catholic
18.6%
Anglican
10.8%
Uniting Church
6.5%
Christian (other)
6.0%
Not stated
4.4%
Presbyterian and Reformed
2.6%
Pentecostal
1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

3.4%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
50.4% 565
Separated
3.1% 35
Divorced
8.7% 97
Widowed
6.0% 67
Never married
31.8% 356

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
34.0%
Couple: no children
28.0%
Couple: no children under 15
26.9%
One parent: children under 15
6.8%
One parent: no children under 15
4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
23.7%
2 persons
29.0%
3 persons
15.8%
4 persons
16.9%
5 persons
6.7%
6+ persons
7.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Carbrook

Housing Tenure

Of the 438 occupied private dwellings in Carbrook at the 2021 Census, 15.5% were rented, 45.4% owned outright and 33.8% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.1% 5 dwellings
Owned outright
45.4% 199 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
33.8% 148 dwellings
Rented
15.5% 68 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
3.7% 16 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
97.4%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
15.1%
2 bedrooms
10.8%
3 bedrooms
16.7%
4 bedrooms
35.2%
5 bedrooms
14.8%
6+ bedrooms
7.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
10.1%
$450-$599/mo
2.8%
$600-$799/mo
5.5%
$800-$999/mo
4.6%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
2.8%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
8.3%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
21.1%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
16.5%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
28.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
0.7%
1 vehicle
26.4%
2 vehicles
32.7%
3 vehicles
16.6%
4+ vehicles
23.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Carbrook

Employment

Employed full-time
37.9% 387 people
Employed part-time
21.0% 214 people
Unemployed
2.6% 27 people
Not in labour force
38.5% 393 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Professionals
24.6%
Technicians & Trade Workers
20.5%
Managers
14.7%
Clerical & Administrative
14.5%
Community & Personal Service
10.1%
Labourers
6.8%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
4.6%
Sales Workers
4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
2.2%
$150-$299/wk
0.7%
$300-$399/wk
4.2%
$400-$499/wk
3.9%
$500-$649/wk
7.9%
$650-$799/wk
7.1%
$800-$999/wk
4.4%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
4.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.9%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
3.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
3.2%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
7.1%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
7.9%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
7.9%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
5.7%
$4,000+/wk
21.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
9.5%
$1-$149/wk
3.8%
$150-$299/wk
5.0%
$300-$399/wk
6.7%
$400-$499/wk
3.7%
$500-$649/wk
5.3%
$650-$799/wk
8.9%
$800-$999/wk
9.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
11.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.7%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
9.6%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.7%
$3,500+/wk
3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
78.2%
Did not go to work
9.0%
Car (passenger)
5.1%
Truck
4.9%
Walked only
1.6%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.6%
Bus
0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
55.6%
Year 10 or equivalent
30.4%
Year 11 or equivalent
7.6%
Year 9 or equivalent
6.4%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
43.0%
Bachelor Degree
22.9%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
19.9%
Postgraduate Degree
6.2%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
4.4%
Certificate I/II
3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Engineering
21.2%
Management & Commerce
20.0%
Architecture & Building
13.2%
Health
11.5%
Society & Culture
11.0%
Education
9.0%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
4.9%
Agriculture & Environment
3.7%
Creative Arts
2.4%
Information Technology
1.7%
Natural & Physical Sciences
1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
26.5%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
17.7%
Secondary: Catholic
13.7%
Vocational Education
11.6%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
10.8%
Secondary: Government
9.6%
Pre-school
6.4%
Primary: Catholic
3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
88.9%
Has need for assistance
7.5%
Need for assistance not stated
3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
136
Arthritis
77
Asthma
64
Heart disease
49
Diabetes
32
Lung condition
31
Cancer
28
Stroke
18
Kidney disease
12
Dementia
9

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
13.3% 143
Did not provide
86.7% 932

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
13.7% 148
Not a volunteer
86.3% 933

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Previously served
2.4% 26
Never served
97.6% 1,051

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
30.7%
1 child
6.8%
2 children
32.3%
3 children
19.6%
4 children
7.2%
5+ children
3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
10
1951: 1960
20
1961: 1970
25
1971: 1980
36
1981: 1990
48
1991: 2000
43
2001: 2010
43
2011: 2015
16
2019
4

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

14.9%
moved in the last year
40.6%
moved in the last 5 years
4.4%
unemployment rate (Census)
60.6%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
1,092
Moved from QLD
146
Moved from overseas
11
Moved: same area (SA2)
10
Moved from NSW
8

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
19.6%
5: 14 hours
27.1%
15: 29 hours
14.0%
30+ hours
10.7%
Did not do domestic work
28.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
88.9%
Step family: no other children
5.6%
Blended family: no other children
3.1%
Intact family: other children present
2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

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Suburbs near Carbrook

The closest suburb to Carbrook is Cornubia, 4.2 km away.

Cornubia
4.2 km away · income $918/wk · rent $440/wk
Redland Bay
4.4 km away · income $835/wk · rent $465/wk
Eagleby
4.6 km away · income $586/wk · rent $320/wk
Loganholme
6.7 km away · income $815/wk · rent $395/wk
Mount Cotton
6.8 km away · income $1,114/wk · rent $475/wk
Beenleigh
7.1 km away · income $642/wk · rent $300/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Carbrook

What is the population of Carbrook QLD?

The population of Carbrook QLD is 1,330 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 58 people per km². Carbrook is ranked #3,562 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Carbrook?

The median personal income in Carbrook QLD is $748 per week, or $38,896 per year. The median household income is $1,989 per week. Family income is $2,457 per week. Carbrook is ranked #4,564 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Carbrook?

Median rent in Carbrook QLD is $375 per week ($1,625 per month). Rent represents 18.9% of household income, which is considered affordable. Carbrook ranks #2,632 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Carbrook?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Carbrook QLD is $2,600. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Carbrook?

The median age in Carbrook QLD is 46 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Carbrook a good suburb to live in?

Carbrook is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 1,330. The median income is $748/wk, which is above the typical QLD suburb ($747/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (18.9% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 30535. All dollar figures in AUD.