Carindale (Qld)

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According to evaluations of ABS demographics data for the surrounding region combined with new address validations performed by Districts after the Census, the suburb of Carindale contains roughly 17,429 residents as of May 2026. This indicates a rise of 894 people (5.4%) relative to the 2021 Census, which registered 16,535 people. The adjustment is determined from a resident population count of 17,427 calculated by Districts using the ABS June 2025 ERP release alongside 112 newly confirmed addresses registered since the Census. With this headcount, the local density stands at 1,636 persons per square kilometer, outstripping the standard ratio observed across locations analyzed nationally by Districts. Expansion of the local community was largely underpinned by overseas migration, which made up approximately 86.0% of the overall population increases during recent timeframes.

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The suburb of Carindale holds a highly qualified labor force with strong representations in professional services, an unemployment rate of just 1.6%, and an estimated job growth of 5.0% over the prior year based on Districts' regional data aggregation. In March 2026, working residents numbered 9,858, with unemployment sitting 2.8% below the Greater Brisbane rate of 4.3%, while local labor force participation closely matches the Greater Brisbane average of 70.4%. Census records show that a moderate 24.7% of local workers operated from home, though this may have been influenced by COVID-19 restriction measures.

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According to financial year 2023 ATO statistics aggregated by Districts, local income rankings are exceptionally high on a national scale. Taxpayers in the suburb of Carindale earn a median income of $63,968 and an average income of $85,552, contrasting with Greater Brisbane averages of $58,236 and $72,799. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index increase of 11.36% since financial year 2023 yields estimated values of $71,235 for the median and $95,271 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census reports that household incomes are in the 86th percentile, averaging $2,375 weekly. Looking at brackets, 25.7% of local earners (4,479 individuals) make over $4000+, whereas regional patterns show 33.3% of earners fall in the - range. Strong economic conditions are highlighted by the of households with weekly incomes over supporting retail activity. After servicing housing expenses, residents keep of their earnings, demonstrating robust disposable income and placing the area in the th decile of the SEIFA index.

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At the time of the latest Census, residential properties in the suburb of Carindale consisted of 88.8% detached houses and 11.1% other dwelling forms such as townhouses and apartments, compared to 73.5% detached homes and 26.5% other dwellings in metropolitan Brisbane. Home ownership rates in the suburb of Carindale stood at 47.3%, significantly higher than metropolitan Brisbane, with remaining residences occupied by individuals with mortgages (37.4%) or tenants (15.4%). The median mortgage payment locally was $2,400 per month, well above the Brisbane metro average of $1,863, while median weekly rent stood at $530 compared to $380 in metropolitan Brisbane. Nationally, local mortgage costs are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rent figures exceed the national average of $375.

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Families represent 80.5% of all households, comprising couples with children at 43.3%, couples without children at 28.1%, and single parents at 8.2%. Non-family households account for the remaining 19.5%, with single-person households at 17.3% and shared group households at 2.2%. The median household size of 2.8 people exceeds the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.

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Educational profiles in the suburb of Carindale are highly advanced compared to broader levels, with 41.5% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees, compared to 25.7% throughout QLD and 30.4% across Australia. This educational layout positions the community well for professional jobs. Bachelor degrees represent 27.1% of the population, followed by post-graduate studies (11.0%) and graduate diplomas (3.4%). Practical training is also common, with 25.1% of residents aged 15+ possessing vocational qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas (10.9%) and certificates (14.2%).

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Analysis of the local transit network shows 83 active passenger stops in the suburb of Carindale, consisting of bus services. These locations are connected to 25 separate routes, delivering 4,164 weekly trips. Public transit connections are rated as good, with residents living an average of 216 meters from the closest stop. Being a residential neighborhood, the majority of workers travel outside the suburb, with private cars remaining the primary travel mode at 86%, while bus travel accounts for 9%. Households average 1.7 cars, higher than the regional average. Census data from 2021 shows that 24.7% of workers worked from home, which may be reflective of pandemic conditions.

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Health profiles for the suburb of Carindale show excellent outcomes, as assessed by Districts through mortality statistics and chronic disease rates, with younger generations showing low rates of illness. Private health insurance coverage is high, covering roughly 61% of the local population (10,649 people), compared to 55.8% across Greater Brisbane and a national average of 55.7%.

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Cultural diversity metrics are elevated in the suburb of Carindale, where 34.7% of residents were born overseas and 29.8% speak a non-English language at home. Christianity is the primary religion, representing 60.4% of the population, compared to 47.8% across Greater Brisbane.

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The median age of 43 years in the suburb of Carindale is higher than the Greater Brisbane average of 36 and the Australian average of 38 years. The 65 - 74 age bracket makes up 11.6% of the population, reflecting a larger share than in Greater Brisbane, while the 25 - 34 cohort is smaller at 8.0%. Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 75 to 84 has risen from 6.5% to 8.6%. Meanwhile, the 55 to 64 group decreased from 14.0% to 12.5%, and the 45 to 54 group decreased from 14.1% to 13.0%. Long-term projections for suggest changing age dynamics. The to demographic is expected to rise by ( people), growing from to . Overall, cohorts aged + will account for of the local population growth, pointing to a aging community. Conversely, population drops are anticipated in the to and to brackets.

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Carindale currently has an estimated 749 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 432 children aged 0-2 and 289 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 4% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 21% by 2041 (to approximately 590 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 1,868. Birth rates in the area have averaged 6.2 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a low rate (among the bottom 20% of areas assessed nationally). This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.