Carina · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Housing & Dwellings in Carina

Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.

Far fewer separate houses are found in Carina than in the typical Queensland suburb. This is a high-cost area where typical weekly rents of $440 are much higher than in most other areas. While many homes are large, the mix of housing is shifting away from detached houses toward other types of dwellings.

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📍 Carina, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Where Carina sits — Median rent (weekly)

$440 ▲ +17.3%
  • $100–$121: 37 areas
  • $121–$143: 11 areas
  • $143–$164: 27 areas
  • $164–$186: 32 areas
  • $186–$207: 63 areas
  • $207–$229: 57 areas
  • $229–$250: 59 areas
  • $250–$271: 158 areas
  • $271–$293: 106 areas
  • $293–$314: 178 areas
  • $314–$336: 149 areas
  • $336–$357: 207 areas
  • $357–$379: 179 areas
  • $379–$400: 182 areas
  • $400–$421: 312 areas
  • $421–$443: 103 areas
  • $443–$464: 158 areas
  • $464–$486: 69 areas
  • $486–$507: 85 areas
  • $507–$529: 38 areas
  • $529–$550: 32 areas
  • $550–$571: 45 areas
  • $571–$593: 19 areas
  • $593–$614: 34 areas
  • $614–$636: 8 areas
  • $636–$657: 11 areas
  • $657–$679: 5 areas
  • $679–$700: 28 areas

All statistical area 2 (sa2) areas, 2021. The marker is Carina — higher than 77% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Carina$440
4152, QLD $450
Queensland $365
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Weekly rents are much higher than most areas, sitting at $440, which is a little above the national figure. Typical monthly home-loan payments are $2,000, a little above the Queensland average and barely changed since 2011.

$440 ▲ +17.3%

Higher than 77% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: $375
  • 2016: $420
  • 2021: $440

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$2,000 → 0.0%

Higher than 61% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: $2,000
  • 2016: $2,000
  • 2021: $2,000

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Carina, $350–$549 is the majority at 67%; $550–$749 is next at 14%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Carina, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 45%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (27%) and $3,000 or more (16%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

About 32.8% of households rent, which is higher than most areas. The share of homes owned outright is 25.7%, well below the Australian figure of 31% and down from 28.3% in 2011.

32.8% ▼ -11.5%

Higher than 66% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 37.0%
  • 2016: 35.0%
  • 2021: 32.8%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

25.7% ▼ -9.3%

Lower than 71% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 28.3%
  • 2016: 27.6%
  • 2021: 25.7%

Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).

How homes are owned or rented

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In Carina, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 38%, followed by Rented (33%) and Owned outright (26%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses make up 55.3% of homes, which is far below the Queensland figure. While 80.5% of homes have three or more bedrooms, the proportion of detached houses fell by 10 points since 2011.

0.80 ▼ -27.3%

Lower than 71% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 1.10
  • 2016: 0.80
  • 2021: 0.80

Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.

55.3% ▼ -15.3%

Lower than 83% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 65.4%
  • 2016: 64.2%
  • 2021: 55.3%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

80.5% ▼ -0.3%

Higher than 55% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 80.7%
  • 2016: 79.8%
  • 2021: 80.5%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Carina, Separate house is the majority at 55%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 34%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Carina, 3 bedrooms is the majority at 57%; 4 bedrooms is next at 19%.

Sources

  • Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in Carina [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/303011049/carina/topic/housing-dwellings