Carisbrook, VIC: suburb profile

The population of Carisbrook VIC is 1,192 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Carisbrook is $603 per week ($31,356 per year). Median rent in Carisbrook is $223 per week ($966 per month). Carisbrook has a median age of 45 years, older than the national median of 38. Carisbrook has a population density of 10 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Carisbrook is England. The most common religion is No religion (46.9% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Mandarin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Carisbrook is $1,092.

There were 125 recorded offences in Carisbrook in 2025-25, a rate of 105 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was justice procedures (34 offences).

Population
1,192
Census 2021
Median income
$603/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$223/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
45years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (crimestatistics.vic.gov.au), 2025-25.

Carisbrook vs the typical VIC suburb

The median personal income in Carisbrook is $603 a week, 21% below the typical VIC suburb ($767). That ranks 1,105th of 1,274 VIC suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $223 a week, $93 less than the typical VIC suburb. Rent takes 18.5% of the median household income here, against 19.1% in the typical VIC suburb. The median resident is 45, 2 years older than in the typical VIC suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureCarisbrookTypical VICDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$603/wk$767/wk −21%$766/wk
Household income$1,205/wk$1,687/wk −29%$1,637/wk
Rent$223/wk$316/wk −29%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,092/mo$1,723/mo −37%$1,733/mo
Median age4543 +2 yrs42
Rent share of household income18.5%19.1% −0.6 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 Carisbrook, the typical VIC suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Carisbrook Population

1,192 residents at the 2021 Census.

Carisbrook Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$603/wk
$31,356 per year
Ranked 7,043 of 14,663
Median Rent
$223/wk
$966 per month
Ranked 7,014 of 14,663
Median Age
45years
7 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$1,092/mo
Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.8 per bedroom

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

Carisbrook Rent Prices & Affordability

19% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $1,205/wk
Median rent $223/wk
Rent to income 18.5%

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

Median rent in Carisbrook against your income

About $5,222 a month
Median rent $223/wk
Left after rent $982/wk
Rent share 18.5%

Carisbrook Map

Carisbrook, Victoria Map data: OpenStreetMap
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People in Carisbrook

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.0% (608) Female 49.0% (585)

Population Density

10
people per km²
1,192 people · 116.3 km²

Households

2.5
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,542
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
2.7%
Italy
0.8%
New Zealand
0.8%
Philippines
0.6%
Germany
0.3%
Malaysia
0.3%
Netherlands
0.3%

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

Most common languages at home other than English

Mandarin
0.3%
Greek
0.3%
Italian
0.3%
Portuguese
0.3%
Tagalog
0.3%
Afrikaans
0.0%
Arabic
0.0%

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

Ancestry

English
48.5%
Australian
45.8%
Irish
12.4%
Scottish
10.7%
Italian
4.4%
German
2.9%
Dutch
2.5%
Chinese
1.3%
Greek
1.1%
Filipino
0.9%
Australian Aboriginal
0.7%

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
46.9%
Anglican
16.4%
Catholic
15.0%
Uniting Church
6.6%
Not stated
6.6%
Presbyterian and Reformed
3.9%
Christian (other)
1.0%
Eastern Orthodox
0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

0.6%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
49.2% 471
Separated
4.5% 43
Divorced
9.9% 95
Widowed
6.1% 58
Never married
30.3% 290

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
42.6%
Couple: no children
30.0%
Couple: no children under 15
17.0%
One parent: children under 15
6.1%
One parent: no children under 15
4.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
28.4%
2 persons
32.5%
3 persons
15.0%
4 persons
13.7%
5 persons
7.2%
6+ persons
3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Carisbrook

Housing Tenure

Of the 449 occupied private dwellings in Carisbrook at the 2021 Census, 12.5% were rented, 43.7% owned outright and 39.2% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.6% 7 dwellings
Owned outright
43.7% 196 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
39.2% 176 dwellings
Rented
12.5% 56 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
3.1% 14 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
95.9%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
3.5%
2 bedrooms
12.2%
3 bedrooms
53.9%
4 bedrooms
24.1%
5 bedrooms
4.7%
6+ bedrooms
1.6%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
6.8%
$300-$449/mo
5.0%
$450-$599/mo
6.8%
$600-$799/mo
8.1%
$800-$999/mo
15.5%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
23.6%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
16.8%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
10.6%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
4.3%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
3.2%
1 vehicle
26.8%
2 vehicles
38.3%
3 vehicles
17.2%
4+ vehicles
14.5%

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

Work, income and education in Carisbrook

Employment

Employed full-time
29.9% 257 people
Employed part-time
24.1% 207 people
Unemployed
2.7% 23 people
Not in labour force
43.4% 373 people

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

Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
20.3%
Community & Personal Service
20.3%
Professionals
15.7%
Managers
15.1%
Clerical & Administrative
11.1%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
7.2%
Labourers
5.6%
Sales Workers
4.6%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.0%
$1-$149/wk
1.7%
$150-$299/wk
3.4%
$300-$399/wk
1.7%
$400-$499/wk
11.2%
$500-$649/wk
6.4%
$650-$799/wk
10.3%
$800-$999/wk
7.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.4%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.6%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
10.8%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
6.8%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
5.1%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
2.7%
$4,000+/wk
2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
9.0%
$1-$149/wk
4.4%
$150-$299/wk
9.5%
$300-$399/wk
6.4%
$400-$499/wk
7.3%
$500-$649/wk
4.9%
$650-$799/wk
12.8%
$800-$999/wk
14.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
4.6%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
3.9%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
5.6%
$3,500+/wk
0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
77.0%
Did not go to work
11.3%
Car (passenger)
6.1%
Truck
1.5%
Walked only
1.5%
Other
1.1%
Train
0.9%
Bicycle
0.7%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
44.3%
Year 10 or equivalent
23.6%
Year 11 or equivalent
20.3%
Year 9 or equivalent
11.9%

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
51.1%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
19.1%
Bachelor Degree
17.0%
Postgraduate Degree
5.0%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
4.8%
Certificate I/II
3.0%

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

Field of Study

Engineering
22.3%
Health
17.0%
Society & Culture
13.1%
Management & Commerce
12.7%
Education
12.4%
Agriculture & Environment
7.8%
Architecture & Building
7.8%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
5.7%
Creative Arts
1.4%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
46.3%
Secondary: Government
17.2%
Pre-school
9.7%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
8.4%
Vocational Education
8.4%
Primary: Catholic
6.2%
Secondary: Catholic
2.2%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
1.8%

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
88.5%
Has need for assistance
6.6%
Need for assistance not stated
5.3%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
137
Arthritis
71
Asthma
55
Diabetes
45
Lung condition
44
Heart disease
43
Kidney disease
12
Cancer
11
Stroke
10

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
18.0% 163
Did not provide
82.0% 744

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
22.4% 201
Not a volunteer
77.6% 698

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Previously served
4.5% 41
Never served
95.5% 863

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
25.7%
1 child
8.7%
2 children
24.8%
3 children
24.1%
4 children
13.9%
5+ children
2.8%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
4
1951: 1960
9
1961: 1970
12
1971: 1980
3
1981: 1990
17
1991: 2000
5
2001: 2010
6
2011: 2015
6
2017
3
2018
3

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

Population Mobility

8.7%
moved in the last year
28.9%
moved in the last 5 years
3.9%
unemployment rate (Census)
55.3%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
1,007
Moved from VIC
84
Moved: same area (SA2)
4

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
18.3%
5: 14 hours
31.3%
15: 29 hours
15.8%
30+ hours
13.1%
Did not do domestic work
21.5%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
81.8%
Step family: no other children
8.1%
Blended family: no other children
6.8%
Other couple: children only
3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Carisbrook Crime Statistics

125 reported offences in 2025-25, by category.

Justice Procedures
34
Assault
33
Theft
25
Drug Offences
11
Break & Enter
7
Weapons
6
Property Damage
4
Fraud
3
Public Order
1
Other
1

Total offences by year

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (crimestatistics.vic.gov.au).

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Suburbs near Carisbrook

The closest suburb to Carisbrook is Maryborough (Vic.), 10.6 km away.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Carisbrook

What is the population of Carisbrook VIC?

The population of Carisbrook VIC is 1,192 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 10 people per km². Carisbrook is ranked #3,719 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Carisbrook?

The median personal income in Carisbrook VIC is $603 per week, or $31,356 per year. The median household income is $1,205 per week. Family income is $1,542 per week. Carisbrook is ranked #7,043 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Carisbrook?

Median rent in Carisbrook VIC is $223 per week ($966 per month). Rent represents 18.5% of household income, which is considered affordable. Carisbrook ranks #7,014 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Carisbrook?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Carisbrook VIC is $1,092. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Carisbrook?

The median age in Carisbrook VIC is 45 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Carisbrook a good suburb to live in?

Carisbrook is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 1,192. The median income is $603/wk, which is below the typical VIC suburb ($767/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (18.5% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 20492. All dollar figures in AUD.